The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
The Toronto Raptors may have fallen to the Memphis Grizzlies 118-102 on Monday, but there was a familiar presence on the court that both softened the blow of a loss and boosted hopes for the future.
Kyle Lowry received plenty of recognition during his retirement celebration in Toronto this weekend. The Raptors unveiled a gold Raptor statue wearing his No.
Kyle Lowry’s Toronto legacy received the kind of celebration reserved for the defining figures of a franchise. The Raptors spent the weekend honoring their former point guard, culminating in a star-studded gala attended by several members of the championship era.
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Saturday was a special day in Toronto. Throughout the day, fans and NBA players gathered together to celebrate Kyle Lowry and his incredible career, first
In honor of their greatest player in franchise history (who signed his final contract in July), the Toronto Raptors invited all Raptors fans to Kyle Lowry’s block party in Maple Leaf Square on Saturday.
Kyle Lowry is going down as one of the greatest players in Toronto Raptors history. His impact on the franchise was so significant that he earned the key to the city.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
The Toronto Raptors are excited to celebrate the legacy of Kyle Lowry, whose number will be retired by the franchise on Jan. 10 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The summer of 2026 has been a big one for the NBA. Besides major trades and ownership drama, we’ve seen several players call it a career, including Russell Westbrook and Kyle Lowry.
Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 is going to the rafters in Toronto, and LeBron James has already shown his support for the former Raptors star. The honor caps a nine-year run in Toronto that turned Lowry from a new arrival into the face of the most successful era in franchise history.
The Toronto Raptors will retire point guard Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their Jan. 10 game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will join Hall of Famer Vince Carter (No.
The Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry‘s No. 7, raising his jersey to the rafters during a post-game ceremony following a January 10 matchup with the Sixers, according to a press release from the team.
Former Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry announced his NBA retirement last month, in July. Though he last played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Lowry signed a one-day ceremonial contract with the Raptors.
July 7th, 2026 lives forever in Toronto Raptors’ franchise history as the day that Kyle Lowry returned to fulfill his promise to retire as a Raptor. Annointed ‘Kyle Lowry Day’, the date will forever be synonymous with the Greatest Raptor of All Time.
While Butler remains focused on returning healthy at some point next season, one of his closest friends and former teammates officially brought his own NBA career to an end.
Kyle Lowry, a veteran of 20 NBA seasons, intends to sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptos and retire with the franchise for which his name is synonymous, Sportsnet reported Friday.