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The NBA Playoffs are underway and Trysta is here to break down all of the first round matchups. First, after a play-in exit, Trysta looks at the Warriors uncertain future with rumors of Steve Kerr stepping away swirling. Then Trysta looks at the cheap ownership in Portland, why the Pistons have fallen behind against the Magic, and the Blazers' return to the playoffs. Plus, Wemby wins Defensive Player of the Year and a look at different head coaching candidates this offseason.  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The regular season is wrapping up and Trysta and Zeke are covering all the chaos. Trysta breaks down Joel Embiid's crazy injury and what it means for the Sixers' playoff outlook, plus Atlanta's surprising surge coinciding with the benching of last year's No. 1 pick.   She also hits the Knick's win over Boston and how incredible Jaylen Brown's leap has been, before diving into the Bulls cleaning house... while somehow staying a mess. And who should be next in line to coach the Blazers?  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to break down all the hottest storylines in the NBA, starting with the Lakers brutal injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves and why their postseason success is in serious doubt.  Trysta and Zeke also get into the disastrous Bulls front office (which was fired after recording), a wild Spurs Nuggets game, Dan Hurley's NBA potential, and where do the Magic go after a really disappointing season and a lost locker room.  Finally, Trysta reacts live to Deontay Wilder's insane rant on Piers Morgan and buys stock in actors under 40!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta and producer Zeke break down the WILD game between the Timberwolves and Rockets, where the Wolves made a historic OT comeback and the Rockets offense continues to puzzle. Plus, a look at the potential NBA expansion, Moses Moody gruesome injury, Collin Gillespie closing in on the Suns three point record, and a bunch of fun storylines around the league!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta and Zeke are here to break down Luka Doncic continuing his amazing season after scoring 100 points in the last 24 hours. They discuss why Luka is getting so much hate during an MVP-caliber season and what the Lakers' playoff ceiling really is.  Plus, with Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung keeping him out until right before the postseason, what is the outlook on the No. 1 seed in the East Pistons?  They also get into Zion's looming extension in New Orleans, NBA expansion, who Trysta would take first in this year's draft, and answer your burning questions!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta and producer Zeke are here to explain why there is so much hate surrounding Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point performance. Then Zeke and Trysta get into Dwight Howard's complicated legacy as his retirement was officially announced, and what the Pacers might look like next season.  Trysta also gives her First Team All-Jalen squad, some of her other favorite NBA names, and so much more!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to run through a chaotic mix of NBA storylines making headlines around the league. They start with the troubling news surrounding Dillon Brooks, who was arrested for a DUI while sidelined with injury. Then it’s on to the return of Jayson Tatum, who plans to make a historic comeback this Friday. Trysta and Zeke discuss the injury concerns and compare it to past achilles recovery times.  They also react to the latest resurfacing of NBA bubble rumors involving LeBron James, plus the ongoing Kristaps Porziņģis situation in Golden State that’s quickly turning into a disaster. Plus: Trae Young finally returns to the court for the Washington Wizards, and the Atlanta Hawks ruffle some feathers with their “Magic City Night" promotion.  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta and Producer Zeke look at the Spurs 10-game winning streak, the Bulls 11-game losing streak, why San Antonio is a real threat in the West and why the Bulls can't even tank correctly.  Trysta and Zeke check in on some of the other tankers, why Deandre Ayton in LA isn't working, LeBron's potential retirement and ownership venture, Donovan Clingan's emergence in Portland, and much more!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta and producer Zeke are here to recap all the latest NBA storylines after a pretty successful All-Star weekend. They look at Jalen Brunson's recent comments on the Knicks lacking intangibles, a potential LeBron return to Cleveland, why Trysta is DONE talking about the Clippers/Aspiration saga, and much more!  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trysta is in Los Angeles for All-Star Weekend and is joined by producer Zeke to break down a wild week across the NBA. They look at the massive Pistons Hornets fight that led to big fines and fresh questions about Detroit’s “Bad Boys” reputation. Plus, is this Pistons team is actually built to win? Then, a scary situation in Utah with Jaren Jackson Jr. being ruled out for the season after being diagnosed with PVNS and undergoing knee surgery. Trysta and Zeke also dig into why the Thunder keep hitting home runs on young talent, as Jared McCain has shined early in OKC. Plus: early thoughts on Cam Thomas with the Bucks, including Doc Rivers’ public praise, Jeremy Sochan landing with the Knicks, Draymond Green’s latest hater take on NBA expansion, and the high-school-gossip fallout from the Golden State Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga — including a stunning Alex Caruso deal they reportedly turned down. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA trade deadline was looking bleak... until it wasn't! Trysta is joined by producer Zeke to break down every major move and what it all actually means around the league. From Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put (for now), to James Harden landing in Cleveland, to Anthony Davis heading to Washington and giving the Wizards a surprising sense of direction. They also dive into the Warriors finally moving on from Jonathan Kuminga, the Hawks’ intriguing reshuffle, Jaren Jackson Jr. landing in Utah, a wild Pacers deal for Ivica Zubac with eyebrow-raising pick protections, and the Bulls hitting the reset button by trading everyone. Plus, all the other deadline madness you need to know in one place. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Zeke joins Trysta to ask a bunch of questions on all things NBA and trade deadline. Will Giannis get traded next week or this summer? What assets will the Pelicans give up? Can the Cavs fix their issues? Plus a look at an insane hypothetical trade that could've landed Devin Booker in Chicago.  Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta unpacks the explosive Baxter Holmes report detailing the growing tension inside the Lakers organization before Jeanie Buss' departure. From frustrations with LeBron James and Klutch Sports’ influence to the lingering fallout of the Russell Westbrook trade, Trysta breaks down how deep the power struggle in Los Angeles really runs and how the Lakers even considered moving on from LeBron. She also checks in on the Knicks, who are in the middle of a brutal skid, losing nine of their last ten games. What’s going wrong under Mike Brown, do they have real fixes available, and is this roster built to survive adversity? Plus, why isn’t ESPN fully using the iconic Inside the NBA crew? Trysta reacts to Charles Barkley’s public frustration. To close, a feel-good check-in on the Kings and undrafted standout Dylan Cardwell bringing positive energy to Sacramento. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and follow Trysta here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.