Kyrie Irving is "fully supportive" of Kevin Durant's decision to seek a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

Irving decided top opt into his $36.5 million contract with the Nets this week, but he knew that Durant requesting a trade was a possibility.

The Nets and Irving were close on a new contract, which would have also stabilized their relationship with Durant.

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