Kyle Lowry returning to Philadelphia 76ers on one-year deal

Villanova’s own Kyle Lowry is returning to Philadelphia.

NBA journalists were present – The Athletic’s Shams Charania was firstif these things are important to you – but Lowry himself cleared up any confusion with an Instagram post. This will be a one-year contract, at minimum, for a veteran.

This is a solid pick for Philadelphia, they only need about 15 minutes a night from the savvy veteran.

Lowry, 37, started last season with the Heat, was traded to Charlotte at the deadline, which acquired him, and then signed as a free agent with the 76ers. He played well for Philadelphia last season. Lowry set solid screens, played physical defense, and scored more efficiently than expected. Placed in the starting lineup with De’Anthony Melton out with a back issue, Lowry started 20 games and averaged 8 points and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 40.4% from 3.

Lowry will come off the bench for the 76ers, a veteran point guard behind Tyrese Maxey. That bench should also include Eric Gordon, Andre Drummond and rookie Jared McCain, among others.