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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kyle Lowry returns to 76ers on 1-year deal
The post Kyle Lowry returns to 76ers on 1-year deal appeared first on ClutchPoints. Kyle Lowry has had a long NBA career as he got it going back in 2006, and he isn't done yet. Lowry and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a one-year deal, and this upcoming season will be Lowry's 20th in the league. He certainly isn't playing at the level that he was once at, but he isn't ready to call it a career quite yet. Lowry is back. Advertisement 'Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN,' Shams Charania said in a post. 'The 2019 champion is back for his 20th NBA season – and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers.' Kyle Lowry is now the 12th player to reach 20 seasons. 'Kyle Lowry will become the 12th player in NBA history to play 20+ seasons & only the 2nd point guard to ever do it,' Josh Lewenberg said in a post. The other NBA players to reach 20 seasons in their careers are as follows: Vince Carter LeBron James Robert Parish Kevin Willis Kevin Garnett Dirk Nowitzki Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kobe Bryant Jamal Crawford Udonis Haslem Chris Paul Kyle Lowry Advertisement Lowry was a standout player at Villanova during his college days, and his high level of play resulted in a first-round NBA Draft selection. Lowry was picked by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2006 NBA Draft, and he spent the first two and a half seasons of his career in Memphis. After playing for the Grizzlies for a couple of seasons, Lowry made the first move of his career as he went to the Houston Rockets. He spent a few seasons in Houston, and then he went to the Toronto Raptors. Lowry spent most of his career in Toronto, and that is where he had the most success as well. Lowry was at his best during his time with the Raptors, and that is also when he experienced the most team success. In 2019, Lowry was a key player for the NBA champion Raptors. After Lowry's days in Toronto came to an end, he went and played for the Miami Heat. It was clear that he wasn't quite as good as he used to be as he was getting older, but he was still a solid role player. Advertisement Kyle Lowry joined the 76ers during the 2023-24 season, and he has been in Philly ever since. Lowry will turn 40 during March of next season, and there is a good chance that this is his last year in the league. Related: 76ers' VJ Edgecombe dealt concerning injury before Summer League Thunder showdown Related: Patrick Beverley dumps cold water on Quentin Grimes' $25 million 76ers request
New York Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
What we're hearing about Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe observations: 76ers notes
The NBA is a little more than a week into free agency, and the Philadelphia 76ers have completed most of the business they have needed to do for their roster. On Monday afternoon, the Sixers signed point guard Kyle Lowry to a one-year deal, league sources confirmed to The Athletic, which will allow the former Cardinal Dougherty and Villanova star to play a 20th season in the NBA. The Sixers signed power forward Trendon Watford and veteran guard Eric Gordon. They gave a two-way contract to power forward Jabari Walker. And, of course, in the week before free agency, they used the No. 3 pick of the NBA Draft to select VJ Edgecombe, who christened his summer league debut with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Advertisement The proverbial elephant in the room is the restricted free agency of shooting guard Quentin Grimes, which at this point has yielded almost no movement. To be clear, the Sixers as of Monday night, are almost certain they are going to retain him, and splashed cold water on potential sign-and-trade scenarios, league sources told The Athletic. The issue for Grimes is that the restricted free agency market is virtually non-existent. There is almost no cap space on the market, and that puts the Sixers in a position where they are bidding against themselves. Grimes is an important piece to Philadelphia because he's proven to be a dynamic shooting guard capable of playing both ends of the floor. His offense has improved significantly since entering the league with the New York Knicks in 2021, particularly off the dribble. He's the one guard on the roster not named Tyrese Maxey capable of producing significant pressure on the rim off the dribble. Maybe most importantly, he's capable of playing small forward, which opens up differing lineups featuring Edgecombe and rising second-year guard Jared McCain. League sources are confident that the Sixers and Grimes will find a way to come to terms, even if Sixers fans have grown a bit antsy waiting for a resolution, and even if the market has ground to a halt. At this point however, Grimes and his team are looking for a significant payout, and the Sixers are content to sit back and allow the market to play itself out. Other restricted free agents such as Golden State's Johnathan Kuminga and Chicago guard Josh Giddey are also waiting. The choices can be simple. Grimes and the Sixers find an acceptable number and come to an agreement. Failing that by the end of the offseason, Grimes could accept Philadelphia's $8.7 million qualifying offer, which would pave the way for him to hit unrestricted free agency next summer. Or, Grimes and the Sixers could work out a sign and trade. The latter would require Philadelphia to cooperate, which, as of Monday night, makes that avenue unlikely. The argument can be made that Grimes is the fourth-best player in a Sixers uniform, behind superstar center Joel Embiid, Maxey and small forward Paul George. If the Sixers are going to make noise in what they believe to be a wide-open Eastern Conference, Grimes will likely need to play a significant role. Advertisement Besides Grimes, an order of business for the 76ers in the upcoming days is to fill their last vacant two-way slot, according to league sources. Philadelphia getting Walker on a two-way deal provides significant value. He has been a good player in the past for the Portland Trail Blazers. More importantly, Walker and Watford fill a position of need at power forward. Assuming Grimes returns to the fold, it's clear the strength of the Sixers roster lies in their backcourt. Maxey and Grimes are both three-level offensive players who are capable of putting up a bunch of points in different ways. Had he not missed most of the season with a knee injury, McCain would have certainly been in the thick of the NBA's Rookie of the Year race. His shooting and ability to move without the ball provide a stark contrast to Grimes and Maxey's ability off the dribble. Edgecombe has played one summer league game. His athleticism is something you can't teach and it's something that will be welcome on Philadelphia's roster. His performance in Saturday night's debut against the Utah Jazz was something of a revelation. He showed an ability to get to any spot on the floor off the dribble whenever he wanted. He showed an ability to make mid-range jumpers, something that eluded him for the majority of his freshman season at Baylor. He also showed an ability to make correct reads out of pick and roll. 'Right now, I'm just trying to do whatever I can to contribute and get on the floor,' Edgecombe said. 'So, I want to figure out what the team needs and I want to figure out a way to fit in.' Saturday night was one game but the flashes Edgecombe showed were ones of a player with the potential to be a star. It is unlikely to happen this upcoming season, but the Sixers have to be happy with what they saw in Edgecombe's summer league debut. Advertisement If Philadelphia is almost done with its roster, the question will be: Is it enough? Yes, the Eastern Conference looks to be wide open. For the Sixers, health will always will be a major concern and emerging storyline. And, as always, how much the Sixers can get out of Embiid will go a long way toward determining and establishing a ceiling. Last season, the Sixers didn't have the luxury of health. This season, that has to change, if Philadelphia wants to rebound from the disappointment of last year. Edgecombe suffered a thumb contusion in his debut and didn't play on Monday night. He's considered day-to-day going forward, as the team finishes up summer league in Salt Lake City and transitions to Las Vegas later in the week. While it does so, seeing Edgecombe in future games will continue to be something to monitor. (Photo of Quentin Grimes: David Dow / NBAE via Getty Images)
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Kyle Lowry to play 20th NBA season with hometown 76ers
Veteran guard Kyle Lowry, who spent parts of the last two seasons playing in his hometown of Philadelphia, signed a one-year deal on Monday to play his 20th NBA campaign with the 76ers. Terms were not disclosed in the deal for the six-time All-Star, who debuted with the Memphis Grizzlies after they made him their first-round pick (No. 24) in the 2006 draft. "Kyle's championship experience and Hall of Fame resume speaks for itself. He is a proven floor general with tremendous knowledge of the game that is a resource to everyone in the organization," 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said. "It's only fitting that his 20th NBA season will be right here in Philadelphia, the city he calls home." Last season, the 39-year-old Lowry posted 3.9 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds over 35 games (12 starts). Over his career, the former Villanova star has averaged 13.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 1,173 games (898 starts) with the Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat and 76ers. Among active players, Lowry ranks in the top 10 in assists (fifth, 7,099), 3-pointers (seventh, 2,205), steals (ninth, 1,499) and triple-doubles (10th, 21). Along with winning an NBA title with the Raptors in 2019, Lowry captured an Olympic gold medal in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. — Field Level Media/Reuters
Washington Post
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Sixers re-sign veteran guard Kyle Lowry as he embarks on what will be his 20th season in the NBA
PHILADELPHIA — Veteran guard Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday as he embarks on what will be his 20th season in the league. The terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team. A Philadelphia native, the 39-year-old Lowry played in 35 games last season for the 76ers. He averaged 3.9 points and 2.7 assists.
Canada Standard
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Kyle Lowry to play 20th NBA season with hometown 76ers
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Veteran guard Kyle Lowry, who spent parts of the last two seasons playing in his hometown of Philadelphia, signed a one-year deal on Monday to play his 20th NBA campaign with the 76ers. Terms were not disclosed in the deal for the six-time All-Star, who debuted with the Memphis Grizzlies after they made him their first-round pick (No. 24) in the 2006 draft. 'Kyle's championship experience and Hall of Fame resume speaks for itself. He is a proven floor general with tremendous knowledge of the game that is a resource to everyone in the organization,' 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said. 'It's only fitting that his 20th NBA season will be right here in Philadelphia, the city he calls home.' Last season, the 39-year-old Lowry posted 3.9 points, 2.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds over 35 games (12 starts). Over his career, the former Villanova star has averaged 13.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 1,173 games (898 starts) with the Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat and 76ers. Among active players, Lowry ranks in the top 10 in assists (fifth, 7,099), 3-pointers (seventh, 2,205), steals (ninth, 1,499) and triple-doubles (10th, 21). Along with winning an NBA title with the Raptors in 2019, Lowry captured an Olympic gold medal in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. --Field Level Media
