A bit of unsurprising news: Kyle Lowry, the Philly native-turned-Sixers veteran guard, is officially retiring from the NBA, per a report from Sportsnet.
Per Sportsnet’s report, Lowry will make good on his long-publicized commitment to sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he became a franchise icon and won the 2019 NBA title, to retire as a member of that franchise.
At the end of the 2024-25 season, Lowry said he wanted to play one more season to reach 20 for his career, though was more coy when asked about that plan in recent months.
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Lowry, who played in 14 games last season, was almost exclusively a trusted and enthusiastic veteran on the bench and locker room, particularly for All-NBA point guard Tyrese Maxey.
Lowry initially joined his hometown Sixers off the buyout market in 2024, and averaged 4.7 points and 3 assists in 72 games with the franchise.
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