Lowry signed a one-day contract to retire with the Raptors on Tuesday.
Lowry will call it a career after 20 seasons in the NBA, six All-Star nods -- all of which came with Toronto -- and an NBA championship. The No. 24 overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft played for Memphis, Houston, Toronto, Miami and Philadelphia, finishing with career averages of 12.8 points, 5.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest. During his nine-year stint with the Raptors, Lowry averaged 17.5 points, 7.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 34.7 minutes per showing.
Lowry produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) in two minutes during Monday's 115-102 victory over the Raptors.
Lowry played out the final two minutes in the blowout win, receiving a standing ovation for what is likely to be his final game in Toronto. After playing much of his career with the Raptors, Lowry now serves as a depth piece for the 76ers, spending very little time on the court. While there is obviously no fantasy impact here, the fans were certainly appreciative of everything he did during his time in Toronto.
Lowry didn't play in Wednesday's 117-116 win over Boston.
The absence of Jared McCain (thumb) wasn't enough to get Lowry in the Opening Night rotation. The bulk of Philadelphia's backcourt reps should go to Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes moving forward.
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76ers' Kyle Lowry: Goes through practice
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Lowry (rest) was back at practice Monday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
After sitting out the preseason finale against Minnesota on Friday, Lowry was back on the floor with no restrictions Monday. He's expected to be the backup point guard when the 76ers open their season against Boston on Wednesday.
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76ers' Kyle Lowry: Another rest day on tap
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Lowry (rest) is out for Friday's preseason finale against Minnesota, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
The veteran guard will get a fourth consecutive night off Friday. Lowry does not appear to be dealing with an injury, so he should be available off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics.
Lowry (rest) will not play in Friday's preseason game against Orlando, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Lowry will sit out a third straight game during the preseason. The veteran's next chance to play comes Oct. 17 against the Timberwolves.
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76ers' Kyle Lowry: Won't play Saturday
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Lowry (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Lowry will sit out a second straight game during the preseason. His absence doesn't appear to be injury-related, but rather for rest purposes. The next opportunity for him to get back on the floor will be Oct. 10 against the Magic.
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76ers' Kyle Lowry: Sits out Thursday
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Lowry (coach's decision) did not play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Knicks.
Veterans are often used sparingly in the preseason, and there's no injury to report here. Lowry agreed to a one-year, $3.63 million deal over the summer in what's expected to be the final year of his career. Heading into Opening Night, Lowry is presumably the favorite to win the backup role behind Tyrese Maxey.
Lowry has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.63 million contract with the 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Lowry is set to return to Philadelphia to participate in his third season with the 76ers. The veteran floor general was limited to 35 games last year, having averaged a career-low 3.9 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per contest. With Jared McCain (knee) still recovering from a torn meniscus, it's possible Lowry will open the new campaign as Tyrese Maxey's (finger) top backup at point guard.
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