Kyle Lowry would "like to be in Philly," according to Philadelphia Inquirer Sixers reporter Keith Pompey.
"A source said Kyle Lowry would like to be in Philly," Pompey wrote via NBA Central on Twitter. "The source believes the Sixers and Raptors might be able to get something done. But if it comes to that, Toronto would most likely want some picks, young players, and veterans with expiring contracts."
Last week, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor linked Lowry to the Sixers, pointing to Lowry as a name to monitor for Philadelphia—a team looking to make some moves at the deadline under new president Daryl Morey.
Pompey added that Toronto is looking to reward the longtime Raptor, six-time all-star, and NBA champion—who is on the final year of his contract—for his service.
“A league source says the Raptors want to reward Lowry for his years of service by helping him secure an opportunity to win another NBA title," Pompey wrote. "That would help his legacy.
“That’s where the Sixers, Heat, and Clippers come in, sources say. Though things are far from definite at this point.”
Lowry, 34, has a $30.5 million cap hit for 2020-21 and is set to become an unrestricted free-agent after the season.
In terms of compensation, the Raptors would likely seek at least one of the Sixers' top young assets in Tyrese Maxey and/or Matisse Thybulle.
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