We have already seen one NBA blockbuster deal consummated today between the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls, as the Bulls were able to land All-Star, Nikola Vucevic. Will we see a second All-Star caliber player moved soon again?
According to Michael Grange, who does web, TV and radio for Rogers Sportsnet, the Philadelphia 76ers are making a late push to acquire Kyle Lowry from the Toronto Raptors. In fact, going as far to say a deal is ‘on the 1-yard line.’
While the 76ers sound like they are moving closer to acquiring the Philadelphia native, who attended college at Villanova, the Miami Heat are still in the race for him and it is too early to call.
Wherever Lowry ends up, that team will swing the playoff race in their favor. While his contract was looked at as a potential detriment, he is worth getting over that hurdle for.
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Lowry is a proven veteran that brings it on both ends of the court. His 3-point shooting would be a boon for any offense and his tenacity on defense is a tone-setter for his teammates.
It has already been reported that the Heat are willing to include Duncan Robinson in a deal for Lowry, but not Tyler Herro. If they are serious about landing him, they may have to up their offer as the 76ers have a lot they can send back to Toronto.
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Philadelphia can send multiple first-round picks, young players such as Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle and can easily match salary with Danny Green. Some organizations are so high on Thybulle, it was thought that the 76ers could land a lottery pick in exchange for him.
While nothing is finalized yet, it does sound like it will be the end of an era for the Raptors organization. Lowry has given them a wonderful nine seasons, but as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. That end sounds like it will be the NBA Trade Deadline this year.
