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Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and DeAndre Jordan to join the Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving has spent the past two seasons with the Boston Celtics

Kevin Durant's future has been the subject of constant speculation over the past 12 months, although the 2014 MVP has wasted no time in outlining his intention to sign with the Brooklyn Nets. The 30-year-old was expected to remain with the Warriors or head to the Knicks, but just like in 2016, Durant stunned the NBA with an unexpected decision.

Durant was eligible to remain with the Warriors on a five-year, $221 million deal, but opted to sign a 4-year, $164M deal with the Nets. ESPN is also reporting that the Nets and Warriors are trying to finalise a sign-and-trade deal that will send All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell to the Warriors.

Durant will be joined in Brooklyn by Kyrie Irving, who was also among the summer's most in-demand free agents. The 27-year-old has spent the past two years with the Boston Celtics and is widely considered as one of the premier point guards in the NBA. Irving will sign for 4 years at $141M.

Sources: Durant will sign a 4-year, $164M deal with the Nets; Irving will sign 4-years, $141M.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019

Meanwhile, the Nets have also pulled off a move to sign veteran big DeAndre Jordan. The former All-Star was attracting interest from the likes of the Lakers, although Jordan is known for his close friendship with Durant. Jordan holds career averages of 9.6 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.