Stateside Report UK

After what feels like forever, a new NBA season is finally here! 🏀🙌 And we're diving straight into the biggest talking points from opening week. First up, what on earth happened to the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons? 😳 A huge collapse on opening night leaves us asking whether Boston have more problems than we first thought — and just how dangerous could Detroit be this season? We also take a moment to celebrate the New York Knicks' championship ring ceremony 🏆🗽. The celebrations are over, but can the Knicks build on last season's success and defend their crown? And finally, it's a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals as OKC take on the San Antonio Spurs ! ⚡ Can the Thunder remind everyone why they're champions, or are the Spurs ready to make a statement and get revenge? The wait is over — NBA basketball is BACK! Join us for opening-night reactions, early-season debates and all the latest from across the league, from a UK basketball perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #OpeningNight #Celtics #DetroitPistons #NewYorkKnicks #OKCThunder #SanAntonioSpurs #NBAPodcast #BasketballTalk #StatesideReportUK

We’re looking ahead to the NBA season with some bold predictions ! 🏀📋 Who will finish as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern and Western Conferences? Are we backing the favourites, or are there some surprise teams ready to take over? We also look at the league’s next potential blockbuster moves and debate which NBA stars could be traded next . 🚨💰 Who could be on the move, and where might they end up? And of course, it's time for everyone's favourite game… WHO HE PLAY FOR?! 😂🏀 We put Humphry's NBA knowledge to the test to see if he can correctly identify which teams some of the league's players represent. How well will he do? 👀 Join us for season predictions, trade speculation and plenty of laughs — all from a UK basketball perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #NBAPredictions #NBATrades #WhoHePlayFor #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

We’re back with another episode packed with big NBA debates! 🏀🔥 First up, we discuss Steph Curry re-signing with the Golden State Warriors . Was keeping the greatest shooter of all time the obvious move, or could this be the beginning of the final chapter of Steph’s career? 👀💙💛 We also head to Washington and ask whether the Wizards should be looking to move Anthony Davis as soon as possible . Is it time for Washington to cash in on their superstar big man and build for the future? 🏀💰 And finally, we turn our attention to Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings . After years of struggles and setbacks, is Simmons really ready to “dominate” in Sacramento? Or are we expecting too much from the former All-Star? 👀🔥 Join us for big-name debates, bold predictions and plenty of NBA talking points — all from a UK basketball perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #StephCurry #Warriors #AnthonyDavis #Wizards #BenSimmons #SacramentoKings #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

We’re back with another NBA ranking as we reveal our Top 10 Centers heading into the 2026/27 season! 🏀📋 Who makes the cut? Who gets snubbed? And which big men are truly the best in the league right now? We debate our rankings and put the NBA’s elite centers under the microscope! 👀🔥 We also discuss Jalen Duren’s next contract and ask the big question: is he really worth the $200M+ deal he’s reportedly asking for? 💰🏀 Has Duren done enough to command that kind of money, or would Detroit be taking too big a risk? And finally, it’s Bam Adebayo vs Karl-Anthony Towns ! 🔥 Who is the better overall player? We break down their games, strengths and weaknesses and settle the debate between two of the NBA’s premier big men. Join us for rankings, contract debates and plenty of big-man arguments — all from a UK basketball perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #Top10 #Centers #JalenDuren #BamAdebayo #KAT #KarlAnthonyTowns #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

Stateside Report UK – EPISODE 100! 🥳🏀🔥 We’ve hit the big 100-episode milestone! 💯 To celebrate, we’re back with another NBA ranking as we reveal our Top 10 Power Forwards heading into the 2026/27 season! 👀📋 Who makes the cut? Who gets snubbed? And which of the NBA’s biggest stars deserves to be considered among the league’s elite at the four? We debate it all and put our rankings to the test! 🔥 We also dive into Chet Holmgren and ask whether he’s ready for a bounce-back season . After a challenging year, can Chet remind everyone why he was considered one of the NBA’s most exciting young stars? 👀💪 And finally, we head north of the border to discuss Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors . Is Kawhi finally ready to step aside and let Scottie Barnes become the face of Toronto basketball? 🇨🇦🦖 A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Stateside Report UK over the first 100 episodes . Here’s to the next 100! 🥂🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #Episode100 #NBA #Top10 #PowerForwards #ChetHolmgren #KawhiLeonard #ScottieBarnes #Raptors #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

We’re joined by creator and our official ‘Film Correspondent’ @slimdookie for a special joint episode as we look ahead to the brand-new NBA season! 👀🏀 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers after the franchise was found guilty of illegal payments? 💰🚨 Can Kawhi and LA bounce back from the controversy, and what does the future look like for one of the league’s biggest stars? We also ask the big question: Are the Lakers genuine contenders this season? 🟣🟡 Can Luka and co. make a serious run at the title? And finally, is AJ Dybantsa a generational rookie? 🌟 We dive into the hype surrounding the young star and debate whether he has what it takes to live up to the enormous expectations. Join us for season predictions, big debates and plenty of NBA takes — with a little film correspondent energy thrown in! 🎬🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #NBASeasonPreview #KawhiLeonard #Clippers #Lakers #AJDybantsa #NBArookies #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

🎙 Stateside Report UK – Episode Highlight: Top 10 Small Forwards & NBA Free Agency Madness 👀🔥 We’re back with another NBA ranking as we reveal our Top 10 Small Forwards heading into the 2026/27 season! 🏀📋 Who makes the cut? Who gets snubbed? And which of the league’s biggest stars deserves a spot among the NBA’s elite at the three? We debate our lists and put the rankings to the test! 👀🔥 We also get into the latest NBA moves, including Klay Thompson’s buyout and reported move to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami 🌴🏀. What could Klay bring to the Heat, and what does his arrival mean for Giannis and Miami? Plus, we discuss Payton Watson signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and what the move could mean for the Cavs heading into the new season. 👀 Join us for rankings, free-agency debate and all the latest NBA talking points — from a UK basketball perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #Top10 #SmallForwards #KlayThompson #Giannis #MiamiHeat #Cavaliers #PaytonWatson #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

🎙 Stateside Report UK – Episode Highlight: Top 10 Shooting Guards & The End of an Era 👀🔥 We’re back with another NBA player ranking as we reveal our Top 10 Shooting Guards heading into the 2026/27 season! 🏀📋 Who makes the cut? Who gets left out? And where do the league’s biggest stars rank among the best two-guards in basketball? We debate it all and put our lists to the test. 👀🔥 We also reflect on the retirement of Russell Westbrook and look back at an incredible NBA career. From his MVP season and historic triple-doubles to his relentless style of play and unforgettable moments, we discuss what Russ has meant to the NBA and his lasting impact on the game. ⚡️💙 Join us for rankings, debate, and a look back at one of the most unique careers of the modern NBA era — all from a UK basketball perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #ShootingGuards #Top10 #RussellWestbrook #Westbrook #NBAHistory #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

The NBA offseason continues to deliver chaos, and this time we ask the unthinkable: could Stephen Curry actually request a trade from the Golden State Warriors? 🌉👀 After what we see as a disastrous free agency period for Golden State, we debate whether Curry could eventually decide that his best chance of winning another championship lies elsewhere. Could we really see the greatest Warrior of all time in a different jersey? 🏀💭 We also compare LeBron James’ new-look Philadelphia 76ers to the legendary 2016/17 Golden State Warriors. Is the Sixers superteam capable of reaching those same heights, or is that comparison simply too ambitious? 👑🔥 Plus, we discuss the ongoing investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers surrounding allegations of under-the-table payments. Is there finally an end in sight, and what could the outcome mean for Kawhi, the Clippers, and the wider NBA? 🚨 Join us for more offseason drama, controversial takes, and NBA debate from a UK perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #StephenCurry #Warriors #LeBronJames #76ers #KawhiLeonard #Clippers #NBAFreeAgency #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

The biggest story of the NBA offseason is finally here... LeBron James has made his decision, and he's heading to the Philadelphia 76ers! 😱🏀 In this episode, we're joined by special guest and lifelong Sixers fan Emmanuel Douglas to react to the blockbuster signing. We break down what LeBron's arrival means for Philadelphia's championship hopes, how he'll fit alongside the Sixers' core, and whether this move is enough to bring another title to the City of Brotherly Love. 🔔🏆 We also hand out our winners and losers from NBA Free Agency. Which teams have transformed themselves into genuine contenders, who had a nightmare offseason, and which moves could shape the title race for years to come? 📈📉 Join us for bold reactions, plenty of hot takes, and NBA debate from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes!

Who are the 10 best point guards heading into the 2026/27 NBA season? In this episode, we put our reputations on the line as we rank the league's elite floor generals and debate who deserves a place in the top 10. 👀📋 From established superstars to rising young talent, we discuss who just made the cut, who was unlucky to miss out, and who deserves to be crowned the best point guard in basketball heading into the new season. 🏆 We also react to one of the biggest trades of the offseason as Oklahoma City's defensive ace Lu Dort is dealt to the Atlanta Hawks. Humphry gives his emotional farewell to one of his favourite Thunder players, while we debate what the move means for both franchises and whether the Hawks have landed one of the league's most underrated defenders. 🦅⚡ Join us for plenty of hot takes, heated debates, and NBA discussion from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #PointGuards #Top10 #LuDort #Thunder #Hawks #NBATalk #BasketballPodcast #StatesideReportUK

NBA Free Agency is in full swing, and we're handing out grades to the teams that have made the biggest moves this offseason! 🏀📋 In this episode, we assess the busiest franchises from both the Eastern and Western Conferences, breaking down who's built a genuine contender, who's taken a step backwards, and which front offices deserve an A+... or an F. 👀 We also dive into NBA Summer League, discussing the standout performers, the biggest surprises, and which young stars have caught our attention heading into the new season. 🌟 Plus, we make our early Rookie of the Year predictions and debate which first-year players are best positioned to make an immediate impact in the NBA. Who's ready to take the league by storm? 🚀 Join us for offseason reactions, bold grades, and plenty of NBA debate from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #NBAFreeAgency #SummerLeague #NBADraft #Rookies #RookieOfTheYear #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

NBA Free Agency has delivered absolute chaos, and we're here to break down all the biggest moves shaking up the league! 🏀💥 In this episode, we react to the blockbuster news of LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after an iconic spell in purple and gold. With the Golden State Warriors emerging as the favourites to land the four-time champion, could we really see LeBron and Steph Curry team up? 👑🌉 We also discuss Kawhi Leonard's emotional return to the Toronto Raptors. Can the former Finals MVP lead Toronto back into championship contention, or is the Eastern Conference simply too stacked? 🍁🏆 Plus, we dive into one of the most intriguing trades of the offseason as Ja Morant heads to the Portland Trail Blazers. With Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday already in the backcourt, does this move actually make sense for Portland, or have they created more questions than answers? 🤔📈 Join us as we break down all the biggest free agency moves, debate the winners and losers, and give our hottest takes on an unforgettable NBA offseason from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes!

The NBA offseason has exploded into life as Giannis Antetokounmpo has been traded to the Miami Heat in one of the biggest blockbuster deals in league history! 🌴🏆 In this episode, we react to the stunning move and break down what it means for both franchises. Have the Heat instantly become championship favourites? And where do the Milwaukee Bucks go from here after losing the face of their franchise? 🦌➡️🔥 We also dive into the NBA Draft, discussing the biggest winners and losers, the prospects we're most excited to watch, and which rookies could make an immediate impact next season. 🎓🏀 Plus, we ask an interesting question: do today's draft picks still appreciate hearing their name called on draft night, or has the rise of NIL deals in college basketball changed the way young stars view the NBA? 💰🤔 Join us for all the latest NBA reactions, bold takes, and basketball debate from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #Giannis #MiamiHeat #Bucks #NBADraft #NIL #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

After 53 years of waiting, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions! 🗽🏆 In this episode, we react to one of the biggest moments in basketball history as the Knicks finally end decades of heartbreak and bring the Larry O'Brien Trophy back to New York. We break down Jalen Brunson's legendary Finals performance and ask where this championship run ranks among the greatest individual postseason campaigns we've ever seen. Has Brunson officially written himself into Knicks immortality? 👑⭐ We also discuss Victor Wembanyama's conduct during the Finals and whether some of his actions crossed the line into poor sportsmanship, or if the criticism has gone too far. 👽🤔 Plus, we debate whether De'Aaron Fox is becoming the scapegoat for San Antonio's Finals defeat. Is the criticism justified, or is he taking the blame for problems that run much deeper than one player? 🌵👀 From championship celebrations to Finals fallout, join us for passionate NBA debate and reaction from a UK perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #Knicks #NBAChampions #JalenBrunson #NBAFinals #Wembanyama #DeAaronFox #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

The NBA Finals are underway, and so far the New York Knicks look to be in complete control. 🗽🏆 In this episode, we discuss whether Jalen Brunson is on the verge of becoming the undisputed King of New York. With the Knicks chasing their first championship in decades, has Brunson already cemented himself as a New York sports icon? 👑🍎 We also debate whether Victor Wembanyama has officially become the face of the NBA. From his global appeal to his superstar potential, is the Spurs phenom now the player leading the league into its next era? 👽⭐ And on the sidelines, we break down the coaching battle of the Finals. Is Mike Brown putting on a masterclass, or is Mitch Johnson being outcoached on the biggest stage in basketball? 🎯🏀 Join us for Finals reactions, bold takes, and NBA debate from a UK perspective as the race for the Larry O'Brien Trophy heats up! 🌍🔥 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #NBAFinals #Knicks #JalenBrunson #Wembanyama #Spurs #MikeBrown #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

In this episode, we're joined by George from GeorgeTalksNBA on TikTok to break down one of the most intriguing NBA Finals matchups in years. 🏀🎙️ Can the New York Knicks complete a historic run and win their first NBA Championship in over 50 years? We discuss what's driving their success and whether this is finally the team to bring a title back to New York. 🗽🏆 Standing in their way are the young San Antonio Spurs, led by a fearless new generation. Can they shock the basketball world and cap off a remarkable season with an NBA title? 🌵⭐ We also look back at the Western Conference Finals, where the Spurs stunned the basketball world by knocking out the heavily-favoured Oklahoma City Thunder. What went wrong for OKC, and what does the future hold for one of the league's brightest young teams? ⚡👀 Join us for bold predictions, Finals analysis, and plenty of NBA debate from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! Also, be sure to follow @GeorgeTalksNBA on TikTok for more NBA content and analysis. #NBA #NBAFinals #Knicks #Spurs #OKCThunder #GeorgeTalksNBA #BasketballTalk #NBAPodcast #StatesideReportUK

In this episode, we break down the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals after dominating the Eastern Conference — and ask the big question: are the Knicks actually the best team in basketball right now based on current form? 🗽🏆 We also dive into the incredible Western Conference Finals battle between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, with the series heading to a blockbuster Game 7. Is this already an all-time playoff classic? ⚡🌵 Plus, we discuss the growing rumours around LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers… could a shocking Lakers exit for LeBron really happen this summer? 👑👀 From playoff reactions to offseason drama, we cover it all with bold takes and passionate NBA debate from a UK perspective! 🌍🏀 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! #NBA #Knicks #NBAFinals #Thunder #Spurs #LeBronJames #Lakers #NBAPlayoffs #BasketballTalk #StatesideReportUK

In this episode, we’re joined by Tosin and Owen from the Count It Podcast as we dive deep into everything happening in the NBA Conference Finals. 🏀🎙️ We debate whether Victor Wembanyama will come back even more motivated after losing out on MVP to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and what that could mean for the future of the league. 👽🏆 We also discuss whether the New York Knicks are on the verge of sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers after taking full control of the series, and if Cleveland have any answers left. 🗽👀 Plus, we ask the big basketball question: are we currently watching the greatest era of hoops ever? From elite young stars to all-time offensive talent, we break down why today’s NBA might be unmatched. 🌍🔥 Join us for passionate debate, hot takes, and NBA talk from a UK perspective! 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and more basketball content! Also check out the Count It Podcast for more hoops discussion and analysis. #NBA #ConferenceFinals #Knicks #Cavaliers #Wembanyama #SGA #NBAMVP #BasketballTalk #CountItPodcast #StatesideReportUK

In this episode, we’re joined by York-based journalist and basketball content creator Will Moxon to break down some of the biggest talking points around the NBA playoffs and offseason. 🏀🎙️ We discuss whether Victor Wembanyama’s emotional reactions on the court are a genuine weakness, or if fans and media are reading too much into his competitive nature. 🇫🇷👽 We also debate whether the Cleveland Cavaliers made a costly mistake by trading for James Harden after an underwhelming second-round series against the Detroit Pistons. 🏹🤔 And as a die-hard Bucks fan, Will gives his honest thoughts on the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded this summer—and whether Milwaukee fans should brace for a major shake-up. 🦌💔 Join us for insightful analysis, passionate debate, and NBA talk from a UK perspective! 🌍 📲 Follow @statesidereportuk on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for exclusive content, clips, and hot takes! Also, follow Will Moxon for more basketball coverage and commentary.