Free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN on Monday. Lowry, who won a championship with the Raptors in 2019, is back for his 20th NBA season and a third consecutive year with his hometown 76ers.

Lowry was hampered by a hip injury for much of the 2024-25 season, limiting him to 35 games. But his leadership in the locker room and on the bench remains valuable.

Lowry, now 39, isn’t expected to carry a heavy load on the court. He’s here to guide the next generation. All-Star Tyrese Maxey leads that group, alongside young guards Jared McCain and VJ Edgecombe. The Sixers also expect Quentin Grimes to return once they finalize a deal with the restricted free agent.