Kyle Lowry is finally coming home. The Pennsylvania native is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia 76ers after years of being linked to his hometown team.
Lowry has agreed to a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and plans to sign with the Sixers once he clears waivers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Villanova alum was recently shipped to Charlotte in the trade that sent Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat. Lowry has spent the last two-and-half seasons as the starting point guard for the Miami Heat.
The 37-year-old guard has seen a significant dip in his production this season. His averages have fallen to 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game through 37 games played. All marks would be the lowest in Lowry’s career since 2009.
The Sixers currently have a rising star in Tyrese Maxey at one of their guard spots. Lowry could conceivably slot next to him in Nick Nurse’s starting lineup to provide Maxey another former All-Star running mate following the departure of James Harden.
The Lowry signing brings in another veteran on top of the 76ers’ other savvy addition at the trade deadline.
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