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“I don't have an answer for you” Kyle Lowry unsure regarding his future as free-agency looms large

Kyle Lowry might leave the Toronto Raptors at the end of the season.
Kyle Lowry might leave the Toronto Raptors at the end of the season.

Kyle Lowry’s immediate NBA future has been the subject of constant speculation. The Toronto Raptors were expected to trade the six-time All-Star before the end of the 25th March trade deadline. However, that did not happen, despite the Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri suggesting that the NBA veteran is not “indispensable.”

The six-time All-Star seemed unsure about his immediate future. When asked, Lowry said that he is only looking to enjoy his summer and spend time with his family. He said:

"I'm going to enjoy my summer, train, get my body right, my mind right. Enjoy my family time. It's been a crazy year. And I'm kind of BSing around your question because I don't have an answer for you."

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry says he doesn't like talking about his contract situation

Lowry will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the current season and is expected to receive multiple offers. The point guard has now cast further doubt over his future with the Raptors. He suggested that he might be open to a move if a high-paying, multi-year contract is offered. In a recent interview, Lowry said:

"Money talks and years talk. But I don't like talking about that stuff."

Kyle Lowry last played for the Toronto Raptors in their victory over the LA Lakers on May 2nd. His absence meant the Raptors finished their season 0-7 and threw away any hopes of making it to the playoffs. The Raptors had a 27-45 record overall and were 12th in the Eastern Conference.

With Lowry now inching towards unrestricted free agency, he claimed that his lack of game-time was a result of a mutual decision taken by the Raptors and his agent.

Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors.
Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors.

Regardless, the 2019 NBA champion has spent the majority of his best years playing for the Raptors.

Kyle Lowry also aired his desire to win more championships. He also claimed that "stability for his two boys" is extremely important to him. Despite missing several games, he had an overall successful season. Kyle Lowry was the Toronto Raptors' best player, averaging 17.3 points and 7.2 assists in the 2020-21 NBA season.

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