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Timeline: Lowry’s biggest moments with Raptors
Kyle Lowry is retiring after a 20-year NBA career that included nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors, six all-star selections and the franchise's first NBA championship.
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CBC | Sports News
· Jul 8, 2026
The reunion of Leonard and Lowry, if only brief, is the coolest thing this hot summer
I don’t know what will happen with the Raptors when the NBA season tips off in October, but between repatriating Kawhi Leonard and bringing Kyle Lowry home, they’ve already won the summer.
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Vince Carter surprises Kyle Lowry with FaceTime call during Raptors retirement ceremony
What to know Kyle Lowry’s retirement ceremony featured one final surprise. As the Raptors legend reflected on his 20-year NBA career Tuesday, Basketball Hall of... The post Vince Carter surprises Kyle Lowry with FaceTime call during Raptors retirement ceremony appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract with Toronto, retire a Raptor
Lowry is the greatest Raptor ever and will be celebrated in Toronto on Tuesday after a 20-year NBA career.
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Related coverage for "Timeline: Lowry’s biggest moments with Raptors": CBC | Sports News — The reunion of Leonard and Lowry, if only brief, is the coolest thing this hot summer. People.com — All About Cameron and Cayden Boozer's Parents, Former NBA All-Star Carlos and Mom CeCe. Now Magazine — Vince Carter surprises Kyle Lowry with FaceTime call during Raptors retirement ceremony. SB Nation — 21 thoughts leading into the Pistons’ draft and offseason. Yardbarker — Jayson Tatum's camp wasn't too happy with Jaylen Brown?. NBC Sports — Kyle Lowry to sign one-day contract with Toronto, retire a Raptor