Kyle Lowry Re-Signs with Philadelphia 76ers for 20th NBA Season

Kyle Lowry is staying in Philadelphia. The veteran guard has agreed to return to the 76ers on a one-year contract as he enters his 20th NBA season.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Lowry will re-sign with the 76ers on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. The 38-year-old, who was born in Philadelphia, is expected to provide leadership and stability to a Sixers team looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2024–25 campaign.

Lowry appeared in 35 games last season, averaging 3.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while shooting 35.0% from the field, 33.0% from three, and 81.8% from the free-throw line. He started 12 games and served as a steadying presence in the backcourt, even starting all six playoff games the year prior.

While his on-court production has diminished, Lowry’s value to the Sixers lies in his experience and connection with head coach Nick Nurse. A six-time All-Star and 2019 NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors, Lowry is viewed as a mentor to younger players and an extension of the coaching staff on the floor.

The 76ers struggled mightily last season, finishing 24–58 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Despite boasting a star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia was plagued by injuries. Embiid, George, and Maxey played just 15 games together. The Sixers set an NBA record with 53 different starting lineups.

Philadelphia used the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to select VJ Edgecombe, a promising guard out of Baylor. Edgecombe, who averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 steals as a freshman, will now begin his NBA career alongside Maxey in the backcourt, with Lowry providing veteran guidance.

Lowry has played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and 76ers over 1,173 career games. He holds averages of 13.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists.

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