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Kyle Lowry has reached a buyout agreement with the Charlotte Hornets. He’s now set to join his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, after he clears waivers.

Lowry was traded to the Hornets from the Miami Heat ahead of the trade deadline. The veteran point guard and Charlotte agreed he wouldn’t report to the team. When the Hornets couldn’t re-trade Lowry, they worked a buyout agreement.

Lowry has long wanted to play for the Sixers. He grew up in Philadelphia and played his college ball at Villanova. Now, he’ll get a chance to return home and to reunite with Nick Nurse, who was his coach with the Toronto Raptors.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been in trade rumors over the last few weeks. Beal’s no-trade clause complicates any deal that Phoenix could put him in. In fact, Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein said that he and the veteran guard have had no discussions about waiving his no-trade clause.

“There have been no discussions about trades with the Suns or any other team,” Bartelstein said. “Bradley’s total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around.”

Beal was recently moved to the bench by Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer. When asked if he’d consider waiving his no-trade clause in the wake of the move, Beal said “I hold the cards” regarding a potential trade.

Bartelstein reiterated that Beal not exercising his no-trade clause isn’t currently under consideration, but that he could do so for the “perfect” situation. It’s been stated in the past, that Beal would never fully give up the no-trade clause, as it remains for as long as his current deal is in place.

Beal is making $50.2 million this season. The 12-year veteran is then owed $110.8 million through 2026-27, with the final season being a player option.