The Toronto Raptors have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday morning to make what the team calls a milestone announcement involving a special guest.
General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster will host the event at 9:30 a. m.
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ET alongside an unidentified visitor.
The date, July 7, matches the No. 7 jersey worn by former point guard Kyle Lowry during his nine-year tenure with the franchise.
Lowry posted a cryptic video on Instagram Monday, showing him receiving congratulations from former teammates Fred VanVleet, Vince Carter, Pascal Siakam, and DeMar DeRozan.
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Media reports suggest the 40-year-old guard plans to formally retire as a Raptor by signing a ceremonial one-day contract at the event.
Lowry averaged 17.5 points and 7.1 assists in 601 regular-season games with Toronto, earning six All-Star selections and leading the team to its first NBA championship in 2019 before joining the Miami Heat in 2021.
Separate reports indicate the Raptors have also agreed to a blockbuster trade to acquire 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers, though that deal remains unconfirmed.
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CBC News will broadcast the press conference live as the franchise prepares to unveil the details.
