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Toronto Raptors honor Kyle Lowry with special retirement gesture

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:07 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Toronto Raptors honor Kyle Lowry with special retirement gesture

Summary

The Toronto Raptors honored former player Kyle Lowry by signing him to a ceremonial one-day contract on August 25, 2026, allowing him to retire with the franchise where he enjoyed his most successful years. Lowry, a key member of the Raptors' 2019 championship team, expressed gratitude for the gesture, stating, 'I’m retiring as a Toronto Raptor.' The team also revealed plans to feature a custom Lowry logo, similar to the tribute paid to Vince Carter during the 2024-25 season. Fans and analysts praised the Raptors for their approach to honoring former players.

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By the Numbers

•Kyle Lowry retired on August 25, 2026, as a Raptor.
•The Raptors signed Lowry to a ceremonial one-day contract.
•Lowry played for the Raptors from 2012 to 2021 and won a championship in 2019.
•A custom logo for Lowry will be introduced, reminiscent of Vince Carter's tribute.
•Fans and analysts have positively received the Raptors' gesture.

Latest Updates

11:07 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Best Team in the NBA in This’ – Kyle Lowry Gets a Vince Carter Treatment From the Raptors; Fans Love Team’s Gesture for 2019 Champion

What they're saying

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Kyle Lowry‘s star might not shine as brightly as those of Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul, but he has one thing that those two future Hall of Famers don’t: an NBA championship. That aside, Lowry also has a unique distinction when it comes to retirement. The Toronto Raptors have shown just how classy a franchise [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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