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The 2021 NBA All-Star Game has come and gone, and once again Raptor fans have been forced to think about a potential Kyle Lowry mid-season trade. Not to say that anybody should respect or believe anything that comes out of Ryen Russillo’s mouth, but he was recently quoted as saying that Lowry not only believes he’ll be traded, but has been openly discussing his inevitable departure.

In response, Kyle posted an Instagram story claiming that the media is lying about him, and not to believe any rumours. Most recently, Michael Grange reported that the Raptors will keep Lowry past the deadline, and Kyle himself stated that he will retire as a Toronto Raptor:

Lowry says he will retire as a Raptor, even if it’s on a one-day contract.