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Kyrie Irving ‘fully supports’ Nets’ Kevin Durant trade request

Kyrie Irving “fully supports” Kevin Durant’s decision to seek a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

Irving decided to opt out of his $36.5 million contract with the Nets this week, but knew Durant wanted a trade was a possibility.

The Nets and Irving were close to a new contract that would also stabilize their relationship with Durant.

Irving and Durant chose to sign with the Nets as a tandem in 2019.