Kyle Lowry considering Raptors, Rockets, Lakers
Free agent point guard Kyle Lowry is generating plenty of interest from NBA teams on the open market, and it sounds like he is going to leave the Toronto Raptors hanging for a bit before making a decision. According to ESPN.com’s Brian Windhorst, Lowry is considering offers from the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers in addition to the possibility of returning to Toronto.
Lowry, who is already known for being a solid defender, took a big step forward last season offensively. He averaged a career-high 17.9 points and 7.4 assists per game while running the Raptors offense.
Like a few other teams, the Rockets have made Carmelo Anthony their top target this offseason. They would likely need to shed some contracts like Jeremy Lin’s $8.4 million if they want to have a shot at bringing in both Anthony and Lowry.
A team like the Lakers always holds some intrigue, but they are essentially a rebuilding project at this point. Lowry turned 28 in March and has had some injury issues throughout his career, so I’m not sure he would be interested in that type of situation. The Miami Heat, who are looking for point guard help, could also jump into the mix.
