The Toronto Raptors confirmed on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, that longtime point guard Kyle Lowry will officially retire as a member of the franchise.
The organization will hold a media session to celebrate the career of the player widely recognized as the greatest in team history.
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Lowry's Legacy in Toronto
Lowry, 40, spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons in Toronto, serving as the core leader during the team's 2019 championship run.
The six-time All-Star ranks as the franchise leader in both assists and steals, having spent the last three seasons playing for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers.
The organization announced that it will raise Lowry's No. 7 jersey to the Scotiabank Arena rafters during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.
The retirement confirmation followed a series of emotional video tributes shared on the franchise's official social media platforms.
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General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster is scheduled to join the franchise icon for a formal morning presentation.
According to a report by Toronto's CityNews, the team designated the scheduled media event as a special presentation.
"Milestone team announcement," stated a team announcement released by the Toronto Raptors.
The retirement comes amid reports from CityNews that the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a blockbuster trade to bring two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto.
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The transaction involving Lowry's former championship teammate is expected to be finalized later this week.
