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\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted July 7, 2026 4:01 am<\/span>\n\t\t<\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUpdated July 7, 2026 4:05 am<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t1 min read<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\t\tDescrease article font size<\/span>\n\t\t<\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\tIncrease article font size<\/span>\n\t\t<\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\nThe Toronto Raptors are hosting a morning news conference with a \u201cspecial guest\u201d for what the team is asking a \u201cmilestone announcement.\u201d<\/p>\n
General manager and executive vice-president Bobby Webster will join the unidentified guest on the event, with the team\u2019s cryptic announcement prompting speculation about who could appear.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n
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