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Heat Check with Trysta Krick

Heat Check with Trysta Krick

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If you live for the drama of the NBA, you’re going to love HEAT CHECK. Stay up to date with your host Trysta Krick who humorously breaks down the many storylines, drama, and rivalries that make the NBA the world’s greatest sports soap opera. From spicy takes to hilarious interviews, catch the HEAT CHECK so you can keep up on all the fun.2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Basketball
Episodes
  • Post-Trae Trade Questions, Luka vs. Schröder, and Are the Celtics Really Good?
    Jan 14 2026

    The dust is settling after the Trae Young trade, and on this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta breaks down what the deal really means now that emotions have cooled. Was it the right reset, and how does Trae fit into DC moving forward?

    She also dives into the recent tension between Luka Dončić and Dennis Schröder. Plus, a full Celtics reality check.

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    18 mins
  • Trae Young Traded, Knicks Slipping, and a Rising Star in Portland
    Jan 9 2026

    The first trade of the NBA season is a wild one. On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta reacts to Trae Young being dealt to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. She breaks down why Trae may be unfairly criticized, what his reset in Washington could look like, and how he can help the Wizards grow (or tank) more effectively.

    Plus, Trysta checks in on the Utah Jazz and asks whether they’ve tanked too hard despite Keonte George flashing real star potential. The Knicks have hit a wall losing four straight and Trysta isn't sure they have what it takes to win the East. She closes with a deep look at Deni Avdija’s breakout in Portland and why the league is starting to take notice.

    Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    36 mins
  • Jokic HURT and Trae Young's Future
    Jan 2 2026

    Trysta reacts to the brutal news that Nikola Jokic will be out indefinitely after hyperextending his knee. She looks at what this means for Denver and the MVP race going forward.

    Plust, we've got pro players going BACK to college, Trae Young's uncertain future in Atlanta, Draymond continuing to talk, and more!

    Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    34 mins
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