The Charlotte Hornets finally made the call on the veteran guard, Kyle Lowry. After landing Lowry via trade with the Miami Heat , it became clear the 37-year-old ball-handler had a small chance of garnering a role in Charlotte.
With the Hornets sitting at 11-41 on the year, placing them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, they won’t be playing for anything significant come springtime. For a seasoned veteran and experienced champion like Kyle Lowry, the timeline doesn’t align.
On Saturday night, the Hornets made the logical decision to reach a buyout with Lowry. That put the veteran guard on the free agency market, where he knew his next move almost immediately.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Lowry is set to suit up for his hometown, Philadelphia 76ers , for the remainder of the 2023-2024 NBA season. Lowry’s former college coach, the legendary Jay Wright, took to X to welcome the guard back to town.
Born in Philadelphia, Kyle Lowry made a name for himself at Cardinal Dougherty High School before landing at Villanova in 2004.