Overview
- Lowry announced on Tuesday that he signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors, fulfilling a long-stated promise to finish his playing career in the city he called home.
- The Raptors said they will retire Lowry’s No. 7 jersey during the 2026–27 season, a formal recognition that will hang his name alongside the team’s championship banner at Scotiabank Arena.
- Lowry and his wife, Ayahna Cornish‑Lowry, are joining the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the city’s WNBA franchise, which keeps them involved in Toronto basketball after his playing days.
- Kawhi Leonard attended Lowry’s news conference and has been reported as having been traded back to Toronto and is reportedly negotiating a contract extension, a development that media say could reshape the Raptors’ roster plans.
- Lowry spent nine seasons in Toronto, helped lead the franchise to its 2019 NBA title, ranks among the team’s all-time leaders in assists, steals and 3‑pointers, and his retirement closes a 20‑year career that includes six All‑Star selections and an Olympic gold medal.