RFA Drama, Pacers' Bold Strategy and the Christmas Day Slate!

Heat Check with Trysta Krick

The 8 Side

Basketball, Sports

2 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

In this Heat Check episode, Trysta Krick breaks down the dog days of NBA summer... from restricted free agents Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Giddey navigating contract talks, to the Indiana Pacers’ high-intensity, full-court pressure approach under Rick Carlisle. She dives into the growing trend of NBA talent heading to European leagues, how the new CBA is shaping team strategy, and what to expect from the newly announced NBA Christmas Day schedule!

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0:44.1	You think there wouldn't be anything going on in the league.
0:46.2	But apparently there is, there's a lot to chat about.
0:49.5	We've got the disgruntled for the restricted free agents in the game, how their contracts are going.
0:55.0	We're checking on them.
0:55.7	We got Rick Carlisle spilling all the tea to the Indiana Pacers
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