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

Jimmy Butler open to re-signing with the Sixers

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.