According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Kyle Lowry could sign with the Philadelphia 76ers if he gets bought out by the Charlotte Hornets.
The Miami Heat traded Lowry to the Hornets in the Terry Rozier deal. Lowry will not play a single game for Charlotte.
“Lowry being dealt to Charlotte adds another name to the field of backcourt players available,” Fischer wrote. “He’s a potential re-trade candidate for the Hornets, sources said, but also as a potential player on the buyout market, should Charlotte not find a deal for the veteran floor general. At that point, one destination that currently appears to be a real possibility: Philadelphia, where the Sixers stand as one of the few contenders below the first luxury tax apron and capable of signing a player who was bought out from a contract pricier than this year’s mid-level exception ($12.4 million.) Lowry is not expected to join the Hornets prior to the trade deadline, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and will likely remain away from the franchise while the future of the respected 18-year veteran gets resolved.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Kyle Lowry, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
Lowry is in the final year of his contract. He’s making $29.7 million this season. The NBA champion is averaging 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks while shooting 42.6% from the field, 38.5% from 3 and 83.3% from the free-throw line.
A six-time All-Star, Lowry was born and raised in Philadelphia. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse coached Lowry on the Toronto Raptors and the two won the 2019 championship together.
Lowry has career averages of 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks with the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Raptors and Heat. He turns 38 in March.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Kyle Lowry, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
The Sixers are 29-14 on the season. They are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Lowry and Sixers superstar Joel Embiid have a good relationship, so don’t be surprised if Lowry lands in Philadelphia if he and the Hornets agree to a buyout.
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