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Kyle Lowry retires as a Raptor after 20 NBA seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Kyle Lowry retires as a Raptor after 20 NBA seasons

Summary

Kyle Lowry has officially retired after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors on July 7, 2026. The six-time All-Star spent nine seasons with the Raptors, during which he contributed to their 2019 NBA championship victory. Lowry ended his 20-year NBA career with a significant impact on the league and his franchise.

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Key Details

•Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire as a Raptor.
•He played nine seasons with Toronto and won an NBA championship.
•Lowry concluded a 20-year career as a six-time All-Star.
•His contributions have left a lasting legacy in the NBA.

Latest Updates

5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract with Toronto, retire a Raptor
2:54 PMESPN — Lowry retires as Raptor after 20 NBA seasons

What they're saying

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Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons and won an NBA championship
— ESPN