- The Miami Heat held its media day on October 2, and veteran point guard Kyle Lowry was there with his teammates — but he elected not to speak with the media.
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald was first to report that Lowry wasn’t going to be speaking to anyone. “For those who have asked about Lowry, he’s here at media day but has decided not to speak to media. All 21 under contract are here,” Jackson wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Lowry’s decision to keep quiet is an interesting one considering this is very likely his final year with the team — and it got fans and analysts alike wondering what it all could mean, particularly considering superstar point guard James Harden was a no-show at his media day in Philadelphia.
Lowry’s keeping mum at media day left several folks wondering if a trade might be imminent.
“Media Day. Anything from or about Kyle Lowry? $29.6M salary. 3rd highest paid player on the team is basically a non factor as the organization introduces this team. Please trade him,” Heat insider Greg Sylvander wrote.
So, Kyle Lowry just decided everyone else has to talk on Media Day, but he’s exempt? $30M a year, and can’t say a few things to get fans ready for the season? Get off this team already,” ESPN’s Jonathan Zaslow added.
While others wondered if the Heat might want to move on from Lowry and attempt to add Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden, who skipped media day entirely because he would like to be traded — although it should be noted Harden would prefer to play for the Los Angeles Clippers. Adding Harden isn’t a likely move for Miami, although anything is possible.
