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.

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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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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.

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