Does James Harden make the Nets favorites to win the NBA title? The Crossover staff answers.
Chris Mannix
Without the new trio playing a single game, without knowing exactly what is going on with Kyrie Irving, without any clear idea how Steve Nash will handle his new roster, I’m going to say … heck yes, the Nets are the favorite to win the East. Look—Harden’s exit from Houston was ugly, and his Costanza act is a stain that won’t wash off easily. But he got exactly what he wanted: a reunion with Kevin Durant, his former teammate in Oklahoma City, and a chance to win a championship.