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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been getting glossed over as a potential All-Star candidate. Recently, TNT’s Inside The NBA panel, comprised of former players like Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal — all omitted Lowry on their would-be list of All-Star reserves. Two of them had Derrick Rose in it and Lowry off […]

The NBA announced the 10 starters for the 2020 All-Star Game on Thursday. The starters in the Eastern Conference include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Pascal Siakam, Kemba Walker and Trae Young. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic and James Harden headline the starters from the Western Conference. 14 more All-Stars — seven from […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward and former Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter believes that the title of being the best Raptor ever belongs to Kyle Lowry. When asked if Lowry was the best Raptor ever following the Hawks’ 130-114 loss to Toronto, Carter responded without hesitation and said yes. “For sure. He’s done a lot, he’s […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is now the franchise’s all-time leader in assists. Per Sportsnet Stats, Lowry took the crown from Spanish guard Jose Calderon who donned the Raptors jersey for seven and a half seasons. Most Assists in #WeTheNorth History: Kyle Lowry – 3,772Jose Calderon – 3,770DeMar DeRozan – 2,078Alvin Williams – 1,791Damon Stoudamire […]

With current Los Angeles Clippers superstar forward Kawhi Leonard no longer north of the border with veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan now a member of the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been asked to carry quite the workload as his team continues to battle it out as the defending NBA […]

According to a recent report, the Toronto Raptors are seriously looking at the prospect of parting ways with a number of their core players from last season’s memorable championship run. Along with Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka — both of whom are on expiring deals — another name that has reportedly also been placed on […]

The Toronto Raptors have a number of veteran players on expiring contracts, and there is a real possibility that one or more of them could be dealt before the February trade deadline. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported that teams around the league believe the Raptors will take inquiries on big men Marc Gasol […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry made a serendipitous long-range shot against the Washington Wizards on Friday night in the two team’s matchup. A stumbling look at the hoop off his back leg coming around a screen set by Serge Ibaka saw the 33-year-old floor general hurl up what looked to be initially a […]

The Villanova men’s basketball program announced on Tuesday that Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will have his jersey number retired on Feb. 26 when the Wildcats take on St. John’s. As part of #NovaMBB100, we will be retiring the jerseys of two #NovaMBB legends – @RyArch15 (2/12 vs. Marquette) and @Klow7 (2/26 vs. St. John’s). […]

By the way the Toronto Raptors dominated the first three quarters of their match against the San Antonio Spurs, it appeared that the Raptors were on their way to an easy win at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. But that certainly was not the case for the defending champs, as the Raptors allowed the visitors […]

San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan had more jokes in store for Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry when asked about his best friend’s play so far this season. DeRozan — after a quip about Lowry being “terrible”– said he feels the Raptors point guard has only gotten better as he has aged. What does DeRozan […]

The duo of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry gave the Raptors some of the best years in franchise history. In the seven seasons the two played together in Toronto, the Raptors won 48 or more games six times. The height of that era in Toronto came during the 2017-18 season. That’s when DeRozan and Lowry […]

Tristan Thompson showered Kyle Lowry with respect and admiration after the Toronto Raptors guard led his team to victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. With the Raptors missing Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell, Lowry stepped up big time and sparked the reigning champions to a 117-97 blowout of the Cavs at Scotiabank […]

Toronto Raptors guards Kyle Lowry and Patrick McCaw heaped praise on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai-Gilgeous Alexander for his “All-Star” play this season. Though it was a heartbreaking 98-97 loss for the Raptors, Lowry and McCaw still took time to praise Gilgeous-Alexander for his performance not just against them, but for the entire year. For […]

The Toronto Raptors had managed to stay among the top teams in the Eastern Conference through the first few months of the season despite the loss of Kawhi Leonard this past summer. Thanks in part to veteran contributions from Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka and significant improvement from the likes of Fred VanVleet […]

Following the Boston Celtics’ Christmas Day victory over the Toronto Raptors, veteran point guard Kyle Lowry opened up about what type of impression Boston swingman Jaylen Brown has left on him. According to Lowry, Brown’s confidence level has been at an all-time high: “He’s playing with extreme confidence,” Lowry said, via Celtics insider Taylor Snow. […]

Despite playing 14 seasons in the NBA, Kyle Lowry had never played in a Christmas day game until this season. The opportunity was “cool” for the Toronto Raptors guard because his kids were able to see him play. “Just having an opportunity to have my kids see me play on Christmas, it’s cool, man,” Lowry […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was in a merry mood ahead of a Christmas Day matchup against the Toronto Raptors and point guard Kyle Lowry. The coach admitted the Raptors have had their share of setbacks, but are still a team to be reckoned with, only to segue to praising their veteran point man […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is excited to play on Christmas for the first time in his career. The Raptors will kick off the league’s five-game Christmas Day schedule when they host the Boston Celtics. It’s the first time the Raptors will host a game on Christmas. “It’s gonna be cool, man,” Lowry told […]

Another unfortunate player and fan interaction took place during the Toronto Raptors versus Indiana Pacers game at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday, as a spectator sitting courtside got under the skin of Kyle Lowry. During a break in the action, a visibly irate Lowry came over to the direction of a trash-talking Pacers fan. […]

Dennis Schroder and Kyle Lowry have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 9 of the season. Schroder averaged 25.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder went 4-0. Lowry, meanwhile, averaged 24.5 points, 10.0 assists and 6.5 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors went 4-0: Toronto Raptors guard […]

Kyle Lowry led an awe-inspiring comeback effort for the Toronto Raptors, who dug their way out of a seemingly unescapable 30-point hole against the Dallas Mavericks. The All-Star point man made play after play, closing the deficit and allowing his team back in the game, as a shellshocked Mavs defense found itself unable to find […]

The holiday season is in full swing, and even athletes aren’t immune to the charm of getting in tune with it. The Toronto Raptors recently shared a video of Kyle Lowry and Matt Thomas making a guest appearance at a ballet performance of “The Nutcracker,” and it went about as hilariously as one would expect: […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green leaving in free agency, with a bunch of young players taking on larger roles in their rotation, the defending NBA-champion Toronto Raptors were generally viewed as a team that would sneak into the Eastern Conference playoffs but do little more this season. Well, something funny happened: their youngsters grew […]

The Toronto Raptors made a savvy move this summer, tacking on an extra year to Kyle Lowry at $30 million to make his contract more appealing to potential trade partners. Yet the Raptors might be too good to go into “sell mode” right away and deal Lowry, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe (h/t Sagar Trika […]

When Kawhi Leonard approached Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry to get his 2019 championship ring, the Los Angeles Clippers star appeared to rub away tears from his eyes. However, Lowry says that wasn’t the case, per Michael Lee of The Athletic: “I don’t think he got sentimental. I think something flew into his eye, honestly,” […]

The Miami Heat might no longer have its eye on Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul, but they could still go shopping before the trade deadline. They’re reportedly eyeing names like Kyle Lowry, JJ Redick, and Davis Bertans, among others, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. Paul is reportedly not the best mesh […]

Kyle Lowry reminisced about the Toronto Raptors’ unforgettable 2019 playoff run, which ended in the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship. Lowry admitted the team’s second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers was tougher than overcoming an 0-2 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. “They were built for a championship, and built for […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will play his first game in Toronto since helping the franchise claim the 2019 NBA championship. His offseason decision to sign a max contract with the Clippers — thereby spurring the Raptors — makes for one of the best one-year stints in league history. Raptors point guard […]

After their frustrating loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a heated exchange with a heckler. Lowry was so tense that he told the heckler where he lived so they can have a go at it. Per Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lowry — a Philadelphia native — […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry certainly deserves an Oscar after this play. With the Raptors down 50-61 at the 2:47 mark of the second quarter in their match-up against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Lowry pulled off some extracurriculars to make sure his team got an extra possession. Lowry was initially deceived by a PJ […]

The Toronto Raptors are getting All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry back on Tuesday against the Miami Heat. Lowry will start versus the Heat after missing 11 straight games due to a thumb injury. Kyle Lowry will return tonight for the Raptors and start. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 3, 2019 Lowry is averaging 21.8 points, […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry provided an update on his injured thumb following Monday morning’s shootaround. Lowry went through portions of practice on Monday morning, but the former Villanova Wildcat is still listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat. According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Lowry’s thumb is […]

The Toronto Raptors are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 14-4 record. They have also won six straight games and eight of their last ten. They’ve been playing really well despite not having two of their most experienced players in Serge Ibaka and Kyle Lowry for a significant period of time as […]

Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka are progressing from their respective injuries, but it remains to be seen if they will be able to suit up for the Toronto Raptors when they play the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Lowry is listed as doubtful against Utah, as he recovers from a left thumb fracture he sustained in […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is hopeful point guard Kyle Lowry and big man Serge Ibaka will be back in the lineup by Dec. 1. Ibaka is still recovering from a sprained right ankle, while Lowry is out after fracturing the distal phalanx of his left thumb. No Ibaka tonight. Nurse says he hopes […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has yet to play since Nov. 8 after fracturing his left thumb in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Apart from rehabbing his injury, the five-time NBA All-Star has also used the downtime to help his team by coaching on the sidelines during Raptor practices. The team’s head coach […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is targeting Dec. 1 for his return to the lineup, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Lowry sustained a fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb back on Nov. 8 against the New Orleans Pelicans. Lowry (thumb) is targeting Dec.1 for his return, according to Nurse. Ibaka […]

The Toronto Raptors seemingly had their moment in the sun. After years of playoff disappointments, Toronto broke through to win the 2019 NBA championship behind a sensational playoff run from Kawhi Leonard and breakout performances from the likes of Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet. Yet things seemed headed back to normalcy for the Raptors this […]