Lowry agrees to buyout with Hornets, will sign with 76ers

Former All Star set to leave Charlotte after trade with Miami and will re-join Nick Nurse in Philadelphia

Charlotte Hornets G Kyle Lowry has agreed on a contract buyout, clearing the way for him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers upon clearing waivers, ESPN reports. Lowry — who played his high school basketball at Cardinal Dougherty and college ball at Villanova — has long hoped to return to Philadelphia to join the Sixers. At 37 years old, Lowry gets the chance for the rest of this season with his old coach, Nick Nurse.