The Toronto Raptors have reportedly decided against trading Kyle Lowry to another team.

It had been said that the point guard could leave the team before the trade deadline, but a good run of form has brought the Raptors into playoff contention, leaving them keen to keep their best players, according to ESPN.

Lowry has been averaging 15.7 points per game since the start of the 2013-14 campaign.

The Raptors have won 17 of their 34 contests so far this season.