Kyle Lowry likely returning as Sixers veteran mentor

Jun 15, 2025 2:20 AM

Kyle Lowry appears poised to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2025–26 season, according to recent indications.

The team reportedly views the 39-year-old veteran as a valuable locker room presence and mentor, particularly for their emerging backcourt talents, All-Star Tyrese Maxey and rookie Jared McCain.

Lowry’s leadership, experience, and understanding of the game are seen as key assets in guiding the young guards through their continued development.

If he does re-sign, the upcoming campaign would mark Lowry’s 20th season in the NBA – a significant milestone for the former champion and six-time All-Star.

Lowry is currently an unrestricted free agent after finishing last season with the Sixers on a veteran minimum deal.

In 35 regular-season appearances with Philadelphia, he averaged a modest 3.9 points and 2.7 assists over 18.8 minutes per game, contributing mostly as a steady bench presence.

In addition to weighing a return to the court, Lowry has been linked to a potential media opportunity. Retired NBA forward Blake Griffin recently mentioned that Lowry could be joining him as part of Amazon’s upcoming NBA broadcast team.

While Lowry could eventually take on a role as a player-correspondent or analyst, there have been no finalized agreements or formal announcements yet.

Amazon is set to begin its new partnership with the NBA, starting in the 2025–26 season, which will expand its sports media coverage to include professional basketball for the first time.

Whether Lowry ultimately chooses to suit up for one more season or split time between playing and broadcasting remains to be seen, but for now, the expectation is that he will be back in a Sixers uniform, serving as a trusted veteran and mentor in Philadelphia’s pursuit of contention.