Hornets guard Kyle Lowry agrees to buyout, to join 76ers

Charlotte Hornets guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a contract buyout, paving the way for him to sign for the remainder of the season with the Philadelphia 76ers, his representative, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN on Saturday evening .

Once Lowry clears waivers in the coming days, he will sign a $2.8 million deal with the Sixers, Bartelstein told ESPN.

Lowry – a six-time All-Star guard – has long hoped to play for his hometown 76ers, and now the Cardinal Dougherty High School and Villanova University alumnus will have the chance to make the playoffs with his former Long time coach, Nick Nurse.

Lowry landed with the Hornets as part of the Terry Rozier trade last month from Miami, and Charlotte and Lowry agreed he would remain out until the trade deadline. Lowry had $10.6 million remaining on his $29.7 million contract for 2023-24 before the buyout with the Hornets.

Lowry will join a revamped Sixers roster after the trade deadline that includes guard Buddy Hield – and they will try to help keep the Sixers in good playoff shape until the eventual return of reigning MVP center Joel Embiid, who is absent several weeks after his departure. knee surgery.