Philadelphia 76ers Agree to Terms With Six-Time NBA All-Star on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers endured an unexpected downturn last season, finishing with a 24-58 record, their first losing season since 2017 and outside the play‑in tournament entirely.
Injuries to Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and 2024 first-round pick Jared McCain ultimately became too much to overcome.
With the third-worst winning percentage in the Eastern Conference (.293), the Sixers’ performance underscored a pressing need for veteran poise and leadership, a void that will once again be filled with Kyle Lowry.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Lowry has agreed to a one‑year deal to return to his hometown team for what will be his 20th NBA season.
Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. The 2019 champion is back for his 20th NBA season – and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers. pic.twitter.com/6Wnw3S9TT3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2025
Lowry was selected 24th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2006 NBA Draft, but was traded to the Houston Rockets midway through the 2008-09 season before ultimately landing with the Toronto Raptors in 2012, where he evolved into a perennial All-Star.
During his near decade in Toronto (2012-2021), he earned six All‑Star nods, a third team All-NBA selection in 2016 and led Toronto to its first NBA title in 2019, finishing as the franchise’s all-time leader in assists (4,277), steals (873) and 3-point field goals (1,518).
Following brief stints with the Miami Heat and a buyout‑market signing in February 2024, Lowry embraced the opportunity to join his hometown 76ers.
At 39 years old, Lowry’s statistical contributions have tapered, averaging just 3.9 points and 2.7 assists in 18.8 minutes per game last season, but his value transcends the box score.
Coach Nick Nurse will once again lean on Lowry’s floor leadership and playoff experience, trusting him to guide a young core back into contention.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.