On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta explains how the new NBA CBA is already proving to not be player friendly (0:45). She also runs through the signings that took place before the opening of free agency later today (2:34). Trysta also shares her top ten free agents to watch (7:29).
Then Trysta is joined by Keith Smith to discuss the James Harden situation in Philadelphia and what the potential return could be for him this summer (15:05). They also discuss the Los Angeles Clippers mindset heading into another season with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard (19:05), whether Kyrie Irving is more likely to land in Phoenix or Dallas (20:40), his expectations for the Milwaukee Bucks (25:23), and the ceiling for the Boston Celtics (26:50).
In the final segment, Trysta is joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report to discuss which free agents nobody is talking about (29:45), whether the Chicago Bulls will move on from Zach Lavine (32:50), and how aggressive the Knicks will be in free agency (34:00). They finish the episode by discussing the San Antonio Spurs and what their ceiling could be in Victor Wembanyama's rookie season (36:48). Tune in!
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