Most oddsmakers have the Nets installed as the preseason betting favorite to win the 2022 NBA title. The biggest thing that could derail them this year continues to be the possibility of injury.

There is also the New York City mandate that all players must be vaccinated in order to play games or practice within the city. According to a Fox Sports report, one unvaccinated Nets player is Kyrie Irving, a multiple time All Star who has a history of missing games both for injuries and personal reasons.