Despite Philadelphia 76ers veteran Kyle Lowry recently putting pen to paper on a one-year $3.3 million contract, it appears he may already be signalling that he is ready to close the curtain on a stunning career that will have lasted 20 years come the end of the year.
In an announcement that astonished many fans, Amazon Prime Video confirmed that the 39-year-old would make select appearances alongside its NBA coverage team as an analyst throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
We're excited to welcome Kyle Lowry to the #NBAonPrime family! 👏 pic.twitter.com/9os5ZbWWS8
— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) September 25, 2025
One question that becomes prominent after this decision is how it will affect his role in Philadelphia.
Lowry's veteran role is unlikely to change with the Sixers
The fact of the matter is, Lowry was never going to be awarded a substantial amount of minutes in the Sixers' rotation. Due to the depth in the backcourt that the 76ers possess, the guard will only feature in moments when experience trumps ability, or simply that electric guard Tyrese Maxey requires a rest, and the Sixers' options are limited.
Due to signing a contract with Philadelphia, his appearances on the show will work around the franchise's schedule. This is far from a ground-breaking moment in the NBA, as the Golden State Warriors' versatile forward, Draymond Green, assumed a similar role with TNT last season.
Players utilising their status in society to branch out into other ventures is becoming the norm throughout the league. Players such as Sixers star Paul George, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and even the legendary LeBron James have created their own podcasts to expand their reach beyond basketball. In Lowry's case, he is preparing for life after the NBA -- this announcement may suggest that this is a reality that may be upon him sooner rather than later.
Jared McCain's injury forces Lowry into an increased role
Even though the NBA calendar is only just commencing, the 76ers' injury woes have already started to mount up. Jared McCain has suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb that will likely see the sophomore ruled out when the Sixers begin their campaign against the Boston Celtics on October 23.
This devastating blow for Philadelphia will require Amazon's newest analyst to feature more heavily in the rotation -- something Sixers fans will not be enamoured by. Fortunately for a team that is aspiring to be a championship contender, they have a highly regarded rookie, V.J. Edgecombe, to fill the void that McCain's injury will create.
However, if the 76ers continue to struggle to convince Quentin Grimes to commit his future to the franchise, then Lowry and 36-year-old Eric Gordon may be the next players on the list to partner with Maxey in the backcourt.
There is a lot of uncertainty about how this Philadelphia 76ers team will line up come the start of the NBA campaign. Nevertheless, one thing is for certain: Kyle Lowry's place on the roster will not be scuppered by Amazon Prime's latest announcement.