Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry officially retired as a member of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by signing a one-day contract with the franchise he led to its first NBA championship.
The point guard spent nine seasons in Toronto after arriving via a trade from the Houston Rockets in July 2012.
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The Raptors sent Gary Forbes and a protected future first-round draft pick to Houston in exchange for Lowry.
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Lowry anchored seven consecutive postseason appearances for the organization. His defensive grit and playmaking ability were central to the team's sustained success.
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He recorded a career-high 43 points against Cleveland in February 2016 and scored 35 points in Game 7 against Miami later that spring.
Statistically, Lowry established himself as Toronto's all-time franchise leader in assists, steals, three-pointers, and triple-doubles before departing for the Miami Heat via a sign-and-trade deal in August 2021.
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His historic tenure culminated during Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Golden State, where he generated 26 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds to secure the title for the Raptors.
