The Raptors did not trade Kyle Lowry before this afternoon’s trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports (via Twitter) that Lowry is remaining with Toronto.
Lowry was one of the biggest names among this year’s trade candidates and seemed increasingly likely to be on the move as the deadline neared and the Raptors shifted into full-fledged seller mode. Toronto dealt Norman Powell to Portland and moved Terence Davis and Matt Thomas for draft picks in deals that appears designed to open up roster spots to accommodate a three-for-one type deal for Lowry.
However, it seems the Raptors ultimately didn’t feel any of the offers they received warranted parting with arguably the greatest player in franchise history. Lowry has made six All-Star teams during his time in Toronto and helped the team win its first championship in 2019.
The Sixers, Heat, and Lakers were said to be the top suitors for the veteran point guard, who turned 35 years old today. But those teams were apparently unwilling to part with the top trade assets Toronto was seeking in a deal. Those players included Matisse Thybulle (Philadelphia), Tyler Herro (Miami), and Talen Horton-Tucker (L.A.).
Lowry was always fine with the idea of finishing the season with the Raptors, sources tell Wojnarowski (Twitter link). He’s now on track to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason, and a new deal with Toronto is possible, since the team holds his Bird rights. The Heat, after missing out on Lowry at the deadline, may also pursue him in free agency, assuming they clear the necessary cap room.
A sign-and-trade involving the Heat or another team could also be a possibility this summer if Lowry wants to move on. The Raptors seem optimistic they’ll be able to work out such a deal if Lowry wants to land elsewhere, tweets Mark Medina of USA Today.
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Whyyyyyyy
Duncan Robinson > Him leaving in free agency (minus a sign and trade hopefully)
I’m guessing they didn’t get the package they wanted from anyone. Heat and sixers went with other dudes, lakers don’t really have much to trade.
I know they wanted either Herro or Horton-Tucker but if the reports of the offer of Robinson and picks was legit I’d take it last minute over letting him walk in a few months
he’s not walking. the raptors will sign him to a 2 year deal to close out his career.
Not seeing who went to Houston in the Oladipo trade but I bet Robinson is headed there
This is a sign that he might not be leaving. Lowry wants to retire a Raptor and he already has a championship, so no need to go ring chasing.
Exactly, but Ujiri asked for too much. Robinson wouldn’t be enough for him. Multiple reports said the Raptors wanted Maxey, Thybulle, and two unprotected firsts from Philly. I bet that means they would have asked for Duncan, a first, and then either another good young player or another first.
You know it’s a slow trade deadline day when the headlines are of who’s NOT getting traded LOL
if u think this has been a slow td day then you obv haven’t been paying attention
Take away the Orlando Magic and nothing’s been happening. All the big names have stayed home. Lowry, Aldridge and DeRozan, Lonzo ball, Kelly oubre Jr, Collins, Drummond, New York Knicks, New York Nets, Sixers did nothing.., are you sure you’ve been paying attention?
Who actually got traded? A bunch of Orlando Magic players and Victor Oladipo.
aldridge buy out, drummond buy out.
clearly you don’t follow how the nba trade deadline works. this isn’t uncommon
Clearly. Didnt realize, but when 3 guys say I’m wrong then I’m wrong.
“Today was a very busy trade deadline day. Lot of stars got moved today.”
There, fixed it.
I think it was a very “busy” trade deadline, there just werent the premium blockbusters you might have been looking for. I mean vucevic and oladipo are 2 pretty big names. But they didnt go to contenders so it doesnt move the needle for you. There were a ton of trades this morning though.
Most likely, the guys being bought out, go to contenders like blake griffin did
Yes I guess I was looking for the big names to move and when that didn’t happen the air was out of my sails.
Slow isnt the word, “bad” is the word youre looking for.
Lowry is definitely gonna be the Raps head coach in 5yrs
That contract demand was too high. It says don’t trade for me.
Is Lowry gonna be traded
Raptors and Rockets overplayed their hand. Lowry stays and will leave as FA next yr. Oladipo leaves for two bench players and a better pick the the Nets pick.
I had a feeling. I also have a feeling Lowry won’t leave in FA.
He can still play, and play hard. The Raps believed in him and he rewarded them with 6 straight all star seasons and a championship. I can’t see him leaving in FA.