NBA News Roundup, Saturday, April 27th: Kevin Durant looks certain to join the Knicks, Jimmy Butler to stay in Philly and more

Kevin Durant's future is one of today's major talking points
Kevin Durant's future is one of today's major talking points

Jimmy Butler open to re-signing with the Sixers

Jimmy Butler joined the Philadelphia 76ers back in November of 2018
Jimmy Butler joined the Philadelphia 76ers back in November of 2018

Jimmy Butler only joined the Sixers back in November, although his long-term future with the team is in doubt. The 29-year-old is expected to test his free agency this summer, although The Athletic is reporting that Butler is open to staying in Philadelphia:

If we’re winning, it’s cool. If not, I might have something to say. I might have a lot to say to people. I’m going to speak up, speak my mind.
Have I learned anything about myself in the league? That I belong here and I’m a really good player. Guys around the league respect me just like I respect other guys. That’s why you play the game. I don’t do it for the fame. I don’t do it for the money. I do it so every time you go up against somebody, they got to dap you and be like, It’s going to be a battle tonight.

After defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Butler and the Sixers will now face the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Semifinals.

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