Oct 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Lester Quinones (25) shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 2, 2024 8:16 PM ET

Lester Quinones is currently in the middle of his third NBA season.

He is averaging 2.3 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field in four games for the Philadlephia 76ers.

However, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that Quinones will now be waived.

Via Scotto: "Sources: Philadelphia 76ers will waive Lester Quinones. The 24-year-old is a career 36% 3-point shooter who’s expected to have suitors on the market. Quinones is being waived so the Sixers can sign Pete Nance to a 2-way deal. Philly needs frontcourt depth with Andre Drummond out."

Sources: Philadelphia 76ers will waive Lester Quinones. The 24-year-old is a career 36% 3-point shooter who’s expected to have suitors on the market. Quinones is being waived so the Sixers can sign Pete Nance to a 2-way deal. Philly needs frontcourt depth with Andre Drummond out.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) December 3, 2024

Quinones played his college basketball for Memphis.

He then spent part of two seasons on the Golden State Warriors.

His career averages are 4.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range in 45 games over three seasons.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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