Kyle Lowry Articles - Page 27

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is good at a lot of things. He’s always been a very good playmaker. He then successfully transformed himself into a knockdown 3-point shooter later in his career. He’s also a sneakily-great rebounder at the point guard position. In fact, Kyle Lowry is having a historically great rebounding season and […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is probably smaller than his listed height of 6’0” which is why he’s often been a target of opponents looking to take advantage of mismatch opportunities. What most of these opportunistic players probably don’t know, however, is that Lowry is one of the best when it comes to drawing […]

The college basketball scandal from a few months ago continues to barrel its way around the NBA. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Andy Miller, the founder of ASM Sports, has “relinquished his NBPA certification,” according to a memo sent out to the league’s players from the National Basketball Player’s Association. The NBPA sent out […]

With all the traveling and work NBA players put in throughout an 82-game season, finding time to have fun with teammates is also important, too. On the most recent episode of the Toronto Raptors’ YouTube series “Open Gym,” some of the players went out for a night to play some E6Golf simulator. A few members […]

The Toronto Raptors have now won back-to-back games after drubbing the visiting Charlotte Hornets at Air Canada Centre Wednesday night, 126-113. Raptors guard Kyle Lowry was the team’s best player of the game, as the 31-year-old court general poured in 36 points on 12-of-18 shooting from the floor, including eight triples, and had six assists […]

Toronto Raptors star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has been one of the most consistent scorers in the league for some time now. Although DeRozan has largely relied on his explosiveness and mid-range touch throughout his career, he has always taken flak for not expanding his range beyond the 3-point line. To no surprise, backcourt partner Kyle Lowry was […]

Back in July, Toronto Raptors star guard Kyle Lowry was rewarded by the team with a three-year contract worth $100 million. He continues to be extremely valuable to the Raptors for his dynamic scoring ability, playmaking skills and toughness on the court. However, according to a tweet today from Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, […]

Through the last four seasons, the Toronto Raptors have developed into a constant in the playoff picture as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. This effort has been led by their All-Star backcourt duo of point guard Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, who have developed a close relationship over the years. Their brotherly-like […]

The Toronto Raptors have gotten off to a modest 5-4 start to the 2017-18 NBA season. The Raptors have made it clear that they will be going with a more versatile offensive approach this year as opposed to relying so heavily on point guard Kyle Lowry. As a result, the three-time All-Star has had difficulty finding his […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of a tough match against the Washington Wizards which has become tougher for them after point guard Kyle Lowry was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday’s contest. Lowry was shown the door by the game’s officials after getting consecutive technical fouls for incessantly complaining. Lowry was ticked […]

Toronto Raptors stars Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are very close and love hanging out together quite a bit, even when using transportation. The two All-Stars revealed how they didn’t usually travel with the team to practices when on the road, but took their own route whenever they wanted. In fact, they’ve gotten fully involved with the […]

This offseason forced Kyle Lowry to take a close look at his future like many other free agents had to do. Coming off his best season, the 6-foot Villanova star had to evaluate his window of opportunity with the Toronto Raptors and what it could bring for him moving forward. While many expected the Philly […]

During this past summer, All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry had seriously considered leaving the Toronto Raptors via free agency that had several other teams enter the picture as possible landing spots. This included the San Antonio Spurs being among those expressing interest in the 31-year-old. However, Lowry told the Jabari Young of the San Antonio […]

Through the first eight years of his career, All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan has established himself as one of the top scorers in the league. This has seen him almost entirely become a sole contributor in the scoring column on the court. However, DeRozan recently made it clear that he wants to become a bigger factor […]

The Toronto Raptors committed a whopping $100 million to All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry this season, and he’s bound to get his money’s worth with this new-look roster. Considering the addition of C.J. Miles and the retainment of Serge Ibaka’s services over the break, the Raptors were forced to make some moves, hoping to rely […]

Some NBA trades are remembered for their lasting impact on NBA franchises but few trades that didn’t happen become a legend like the Lakers’ botched trade for Chris Paul in 2011. In 2011, Chris Paul was looking for a trade away from the New Orleans Hornets as the lockout was coming to an end. Paul […]

The demonstrations of professional teams in the country during the singing of the national anthem are continuing to be a controversial topic in the world of sports. With the latest comments made by President Donald Trump directed at the NFL, and after he withdrew his invitation to the Golden State Warriors to visit the White […]

A great deal of the Golden State Warriors’ success can be alluded to the presence of Andre Iguodala. The veteran swingman could easily be a starter for any other NBA team, yet he remains as a luxury to the Warriors off the bench. Known for his multi-faceted game, the former NBA Finals MVP owns bragging […]

Earlier this offseason, All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry made the decision to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors on a three-year, $100 million deal. Details of his new contract were released as Sportsnet is reporting that it includes $2 million in incentives if he meets a few huge team and individual benchmarks. Among those players is Kyle […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

Victor Oladipo showed out at the 2017 NBA Africa Game today in Johannesburg, South Africa with 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists to earn MVP honors as Team World beat Team Africa, 108-97. Oladipo got the MVP despite the losing effort. Joining his cause for Team Africa, Emmanuel Mudiay scored 22 points, Dennis Schroder […]

DeMarre Carroll never quite fitted well with the Toronto Raptors and now that he’s been traded to the Brooklyn Nets, the forward is busy putting some salt on his tracks as he makes his way out of Canada. While admitting that his salary had reduced greatly the Raptors’ leg room financially, Carroll commented that his style of […]

The NBA free-agency period leaves plenty of room for some shake-ups around the league, but the wisest of teams hold on to their top stars. The Golden State Warriors, L.A. Clippers and Toronto Raptors did just that by re-signing Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin and Kyle Lowry, respectively, to long-term contracts. The same scenario also holds true […]

Point guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal to return to the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of the Vertical. The All-Star point guard announced his return to the Toronto Raptors in a self-written piece titled “Home” in The Players’ Tribune. “At the end of the day, this was an easy […]

The Toronto Raptors have much of their future hanging in the balance this offseason with a couple of their core players in All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka each available in free agency. According to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet, the Raptors hold much confidence that they can re-sign both players to deals […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri made it clear that the organization has considered going young if the chips don’t fall where they’re supposed to, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. The organization will be tested this free agency period, with starting point guard Kyle Lowry fielding offers around the league after having […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have barely recovered from their hangover brought about by the team’s acquisition of Jimmy Butler via a trade with the Chicago Bulls, and yet here they are again getting spoon-fed with more reasons to be thrilled for the upcoming season. Among the latest to come out of the NBA offseason rumor mill […]

When free agency begins in less than two days, the Toronto Raptors will be heading into a critical period that could have a drastic effect on the long-term future of the franchise. All-Star guard Kyle Lowry is set to become an unrestricted free agent with the ability to sign with any team. It is also […]

Surrounded by many options for what’s likely to be the last big contract of his NBA career, Kyle Lowry is in for an offseason filled with tough decisions and heartbreak for many teams that would like to add him to their roster. While there’s been conflicting reports about his willingness to go back to his current team, […]

If you thought the Minnesota Timberwolves were done with a draft night trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, you’re sorely mistaken. The Twin Cities are going all-in on free agents in an effort to make this roster a contender as most intend to beef up during this offseason. President and head coach Tom Thibodeau reportedly […]

The Toronto Raptors, this offseason, will face the critical task of re-signing All-Star Kyle Lowry, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. However, his fellow All-Star teammate DeMar DeRozan stated during an interview with TSN Radio in Vancouver that he wouldn’t get involved in Lowry’s free-agency decision next month. DeRozan was on […]

The Houston Rockets are going full wholesale mode, making forward Ryan Anderson and guards Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley available for trade conversations in search of landing a star free agent to play alongside talisman James Harden, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Clutch City is reportedly pursuing point guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin from […]

Contradictory to earlier reports stating that Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry had “zero interest” in returning to the organization, team president Masai Ujiri said Tuesday the All-Star dynamo has told him the very opposite. “He’s been a part of our organization, and he says he wants to come back,” Ujiri told reporters, according to ESPN. “I […]

With All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry set to hit the free-agent market in less than two weeks, it has prompted much concern from the Toronto Raptors. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, it has pushed the organization to consider making a trade for Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George in order to retain Lowry. I […]

While many teams are already being linked to be Kyle Lowry’s next destination, the Toronto Raptors still have a big chance of re-signing him. Despite a recent report suggesting that he will bolt out of Toronto, the All-Star point guard took to his Twitter account recently to make it clear that he has not closed his […]

The Toronto Raptors head into the offseason with much of their focus centered on bringing back All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry in free agency. However, it appears that plan could be much more difficult to follow through as Bruce Arther of The Star is reporting that Lowry has “zero interest” in re-signing with Toronto next […]

One of the free agents expected to receive significant interest in the open market this summer is Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. His playoff experience and solid playmaking skills are valuable commodities these days that only a few other players can rival. He has long been linked to his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, but now […]

Jonas Valanciunas has been producing fairly consistent for the Toronto Raptors over the last four years, but that trend might soon have an effect for worse on the part of the seven-footer. The potential is there for Valanciunas, but his numbers have got to improve and it isn’t helping that his minutes are on a […]

One of the more intriguing storylines heading into the free agency will be what Kyle Lowry will do on the open market. Despite it being less than a month away, Lowry has already met with the Toronto Raptors regarding his future with the team, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry, […]