Raptors hold news conference with ‘special guest’

The Toronto Raptors are hosting a morning news conference with a “special guest” for what the team is asking a “milestone announcement.”

General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster will join the unidentified guest on the event, with the team’s cryptic announcement prompting speculation about who could appear.

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The Raptors have agreed to a blockbuster trade to bring 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto from the Los Angeles Clippers, although the deal has not yet been announced.

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Longtime Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has also been considering retirement after 20 NBA seasons and has often said he desires to retire as a member of the franchise.

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Lowry spent nine seasons in Toronto, helping the Raptors win their first NBA championship in 2019 while earning all six of his all-star selections with the club.


The team has not disclosed the identity of the special guest or provided further details concerning the announcement.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2026.

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