Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing Sportsnet reporter Michael Grange, say the Raptors have scheduled a press conference for Tuesday, July 7, where Lowry is expected to sign a one-day contract and announce his retirement.
- Lowry has publicly asked fans and media to wait for his announcement, posting on Instagram that people should “wait for the word to come from me, not from someone else,” and the Raptors and 76ers had not issued formal statements as of the latest reports.
- The move would fulfill Lowry’s long-stated pledge to finish his career in Toronto after nine defining seasons there, including a 2019 NBA title, six All-Star selections, and franchise records in assists, steals and three-pointers.
- Reports say the July 7 event would kick off additional recognitions during the 2026-27 season, with a likely retirement of Lowry’s No. 7 jersey at Scotiabank Arena that would join Vince Carter’s No. 15 in the rafters.
- News coverage highlights a tension between teams and players over control of retirement messaging, as the leak from a single reporter spread widely and prompted Lowry’s public rebuke while fans prepare for a formal farewell.