Tatum’s Injury Fallout, Shai’s Rise in OKC, and more Big Questions Around the League with Law Murray

Heat Check with Trysta Krick

The 8 Side

Basketball, Sports

2 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Clippers insider and The Athletic reporter Law Murray joins Trysta to break down the latest chaos around the league. They dive into Jayson Tatum’s achilles injury and what it means for the Celtics’ future, Giannis-to-the-West rumors, and why the Pacers’ beatdown of the Cavs raises big questions in Cleveland.

Law also explains why he’s out on the East, why he’s all in on the Timberwolves, and gives love to Julius Randle’s dominant stretch. The episode wraps with a deep dive on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s evolution and what makes this Thunder team truly different.

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