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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
  • Pistons Finished, SGA Wins MVP, and Conference Finals Preview

    Pistons Finished, SGA Wins MVP, and Conference Finals Preview
    May 18 2026

    Trysta is playing her "flu game" fighting off a migraine but is still here to break down the latest NBA news including the Pistons getting sent home and two great Conference Finals matchups. Trysta looks at why she was right about the Pistons all along, why she trusts Brunson and the Knicks of Mitchell and the Cavs, and why she has zero clue who will come out of the San Antonio OKC battle.

    Plus, Shai wins another MVP, and more news from around the league.

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    34 mins
  • Thunder are Cruising and James Harden is COOKED

    Thunder are Cruising and James Harden is COOKED
    May 8 2026

    The Thunder are cruising through the playoffs, but somehow they’ve become one of the NBA’s most polarizing teams. Trysta breaks down why OKC’s dominance has fans waiting for the Western Conference Finals.

    She also dives into Detroit’s unbelievable run and whether the Pistons are actually starting to look like a true 1-seed contender, or if the Magic and Cavaliers are just bad teams. Also, is James Harden officially cooked? Plus: LeBron’s whistle, Jared McCain takes a shot at the Sixers, Knicks chances to close Philly out, why Trysta has never bought into Evan Mobley, and the banged-up Wolves battling the Spurs in what should be a fantastic series.

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    34 mins
  • Playoff Madness: Wolves Shock Nuggets, Sixers Force Game 7 & Knicks Finals Hopes

    Playoff Madness: Wolves Shock Nuggets, Sixers Force Game 7 & Knicks Finals Hopes
    May 1 2026

    The NBA Playoffs are delivering, and Trysta is here to break it all down. She reacts to the Timberwolves’ huge series win over Denver, what it means for Nikola Jokic’s legacy, and previews a fascinating Wolves-Spurs matchup featuring the Rudy Gobert–Victor Wembanyama connection.

    Plus, can the Knicks reach the Finals, the surprising Sixers forcing Game 7, why Detroit still may not have enough against Orlando, and whether the Rockets can pull off the first-ever 3-0 comeback against the Lakers.

    Trysta also checks in on Cavs-Raptors, the Pelicans’ coaching search, and ranks the best NBA cameos in Your Friends and Neighbors. All that and more on Heat Check.

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    28 mins
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