This is an I-Heart podcast.

You're tuned in to Heat Check with Trista Crick.

On this episode of the Heat Check, it's the Summer League show.

I am boots on the ground for the next three episodes as I report on all of the details,

all of the happenings, on and off the court from

Las Vegas, baby.

I'll also give you the latest update on the Dame Lillard saga as well as catch up on the

latest signings around the league.

Got a lot to prep for.

Do me a favor, Nick.

Drop that motherfucking beat Chibi Rihanna.

Thank you. me a favor, Nick, drop that motherfucking beat. It should be Rihanna. So the NBA Southern League is here.

And for those who do not know, it is basically the most important event, for me, at least,

in the NBA season.

I think for most people in the NBA, it's the number one event of the year.

Because why?

Because it brings together execs from every team all in one place for really the only time of the year.

During the many days of Summer League.

Deals are made, relationship forged, beefs are started.

Remember the Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, sitting on opposite sides of the court during the Lakers game?

Teams are disbanded.

Teams fortunes can be made or broken.

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