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Kyle Lowry responds to retirement report urging fans to wait for his announcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:59 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Kyle Lowry responds to retirement report urging fans to wait for his announcement
Summary

Kyle Lowry addressed a report by Sportsnet claiming he would retire after 20 NBA seasons. He expressed irritation on social media, emphasizing that fans should await his official announcement. The report also indicated that the Toronto Raptors are likely to retire his jersey number 7 in the 2026-27 season. Lowry's contributions to the Raptors include six All-Star selections and leading the team to its first NBA championship in 2019. His departure comes as teammate Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto in a trade.

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  • •Kyle Lowry challenges retirement announcement on Instagram.
  • •Sportsnet claims Lowry will sign a one-day contract with the Raptors.
  • •Raptors may retire Lowry's No. 7 in the 2026-27 season.
  • •Lowry helped lead the Raptors to their first NBA title in 2019.
  • •Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto via trade from the Clippers.
Latest Updates
  • 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Lowry chafes at report he's retiring after 20 NBA seasons: 'Wait for the word to come from me'
What they're saying
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Kyle Lowry will be done when he says he's done.

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