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Kyle Lowry plans to retire after signing 1-day deal with Raptors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:12 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Kyle Lowry plans to retire after signing 1-day deal with Raptors
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry will sign a 1-day deal with the Toronto Raptors to officially retire after a 20-year NBA career. Lowry, a former six-time All-Star and the leader of the Raptors' 2019 championship team, has spent the last two and a half seasons with the Sixers. The Raptors have organized a press conference for July 7, where Lowry will make his retirement announcement, fulfilling his desire to retire as a member of the team he is synonymous with in Toronto. His short tenure with Philadelphia was marked by mentorship as he transitioned to a supporting role for younger players.

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  • •Kyle Lowry to retire after 20 seasons in the NBA
  • •Signing a 1-day contract with the Toronto Raptors
  • •Led the Raptors to their first NBA title in 2019
  • •Press conference planned for July 7 in Toronto
  • •Played last two and a half seasons with the Sixers
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  • 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Sixers' Kyle Lowry to sign 1-day deal with Raptors to retire
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry will sign a 1-day deal with the Toronto Raptors to then retire after a 20-year NBA career.

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