Bobby Portis: 'Everybody knew' Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving would sign with Nets originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com If you were surprised by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's joint move to the Brooklyn Nets, you apparently weren't paying attention. Or you just aren't an NBA player. The superstar duo elected to leave their respected teams -- the Warriors and Boston Celtics -- to team up in the Empire State at the opening of free agency, spurning the Knicks and other suitors in the process.