Harden excited about Nets’ potential

James Harden used his final interview in Houston to say that his team wasn’t good enough. He has a whole new message now that he’s in Brooklyn. Harden sees a roster that features Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, a coaching staff that includes a coach under whom he became the NBA’s leading scorer, and an opportunity to win the title he still lacks. “You just add that all together, and it’s like, that’s a legit chance right there,” Harden said. “It was a no-brainer for me.” The Nets acquired Harden from the Rockets on Thursday in a blockbuster deal that reunites him with Durant, his teammate in Oklahoma City. Harden made his debut Saturday night against the Magic. Harden has not practiced with the Nets and coach Steve Nash said the team would try to keep things simple, though expected Harden to catch on quickly. The trade was completed just two days after Harden’s final game with the Rockets, a blowout loss to the Lakers. Following the game, Harden said: “We’re just not good enough ... I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can.”