Teams are preparing for busy offseasons, and a number of the league’s leading stars continue to be linked with trades. So, here are the biggest NBA news stories and rumors you need to know for April 27th.

Kevin Durant expected to join the Knicks

Kevin Durant is currently looking to win his third straight NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors, although his long-term future with the team remains in doubt. Durant will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and ESPN’s Ian Begley is reporting that many around the league expect KD to join the New York Knicks this summer:

Reports in recent months have suggested that Durant is desperate to lead his own team, and there is no doubting that the Knicks would provide him with this platform. Nevertheless, the Warriors are still likely to do everything in their power to pursuade Durant to stay.

Jimmy Butler open to re-signing with the Sixers

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:

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

Golden State advances to face the Houston Rockets

After a tough series, the Golden State Warriors finally put away the Los Angeles Clippers last night. A 129-110 victory for the Warriors was enough to close out the series 4-2, although the Clippers have earned plenty of plaudits for their ability to steal two games from the two-time reigning champions.

Kevin Durant scored 38 points in the first half, which tied for the second-most points in a half in playoff history, and the Clippers never looked likely to mount an unlikely second-half comeback. Durant went on to finish the game with 50 points, while Stephen Curry contributed a further 24.

The Warriors will now face off against the Rockets on Sunday, in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final. Steve Kerr’s men hold homecourt advantage, although the Rockets enter the game with two days of extra rest.

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