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Orlando has trimmed its roster to regular-season size, waiving guards Reece Beekman, Lester Quinones, and Javonte Smart, along with forward Phillip Wheeler, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 18

Magic reportedly signing Lester Quinones

Guard Lester Quinones has agreed to a deal with the Orlando Magic, where he will compete for a spot on the regular season roster or potentially land a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 18

Orlando Magic Sign Free Agent Guard To Exhibit-10 Contract

The Orlando Magic are a team that can't have too much guard depth. After a 12th consecutive season finishing in the bottom half of offensive efficiency, the Magic are trying everything to maintain productivity from their guards all season long.

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NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 18

Former Sixers Player Signs with Eastern Conference Rival

Lester Quinones has found his next destination. The former Philadelphia 76ers guard is reportedly joining the Orlando Magic ahead of training camp. via @MikeAScotto: The Orlando Magic and Lester Quinones have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype.

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NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 26

Ex-Sixer Waived By Western Conference Team

As the NBA offseason continues to roll along, teams have started to trim down their rosters ahead of the upcoming campaign, which applies to the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 25

Ex-Golden State Warriors Guard Gets Dropped By Pelicans

Lester Quinones is coming off a season where he spent time with the 2024-25 season with the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers. He finished the year with averages of 6.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 29.5% from the three-point range in 13 games.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / July 24

Pelicans Waive Lester Quinones, Opening Two-Way Slot

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Lester Quinones, according to the official NBA transactions log. Quinones had been on a two-way contract with New Orleans, which now has one two-way slot open.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 7

NBA Admits Missed Call in Bucks vs Pelicans Game

The New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks battled in a game between two very shorthanded teams. Unsurprisingly, it ended up being a very tightly-contested game with the Bucks coming out on top 111-107.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 5

New Orleans Pelicans Pick Up Former Philadelphia 76ers Player

With NBA teams on a deadline to complete two-way contracts, many teams across the league have been making plenty of changes. Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans picked up former Philadelphia 76ers guard Lester Quinones.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 2

Former Warriors Player Signs With Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are an underwhelming 16-44 through 60 games this season, sitting in 14th place in the Western Conference. With an overload of injury concerns, the Pelicans have effectively treated their 2024-25 campaign as a throwaway and are now looking toward the future.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Lester Quinones to sign two-way deal with Pelicans

The Pelicans will sign Lester Quinones to a two-way contract, tweets Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal was confirmed by Quinones’ agent, Scott Nichols of Rize Management.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 3

NBA Fans React to 76ers Cutting Ties with Ex-Warriors Guard

With injuries affecting the Philadelphia 76ers’ depth at the center position, they had to make a temporary roster change. As a result, the Sixers had to move on from somebody to make room.

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Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Release 3-Year NBA Player Before Hornets Game

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.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 27, 2024

Sixers Share Moment of Former Warriors Veteran Signing With Team

The Philadelphia 76ers officially added a new player on Thursday. The team’s President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced the signing just one day after it was known the Sixers were zeroing in on the former Golden State Warriors guard.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 27, 2024

Warriors’ Draymond Green Shares Message for 76ers Addition

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new addition in Lester Quinones. On Thursday, the Sixers made the signing official as they did some light shuffling with the roster to make room for the former Golden State Warriors guard.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / September 26, 2024

Former Golden State Warriors Player Posts Message After Leaving Team

The Golden State Warriors had a lot of unexpected contributors on their roster last season. Head coach Steve Kerr is known for relying on veterans much more than young players, but Golden State received plenty of contributions from their youth last season.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / September 25, 2024

Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign Golden State Warriors NBA Free Agent

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Golden State Warriors News / Hoops Wire / September 25, 2024

Sixers Signing Lester Quinones To Two-Way Contract

The 76ers intend to sign guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Quinones, 23, is 6-foot-5 and spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Warriors, before being promoted to the standard roster in February.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 2, 2024

Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Interested In Ex-Warriors Player

Lester Quinones is coming off his second season in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors. The former Memphis star finished the year with averages of 4.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range in 37 games.

Golden State Warriors News / Fastbreak on SI / June 28, 2024

Golden State Warriors Player Will Be A Free Agent

Lester Quinones is coming off a year where he appeared in 37 games for the Golden State Warriors. He finished the regular season with averages of 4.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2024

Draymond Green calls out Grant Williams after heated scuffle

Draymond Green calls out Hornets' Grant Williams after heated late-game scuffle

Green criticized Williams for his alleged "tough guy act" and cautioned him against joining the "unlikable side," saying "it's not always fun over here."

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2024

Watch: Miles Bridges starts shoving match in final seconds against Warriors

When the dust settled, Bridges got a technical foul, and both Quinones and Williams were ejected. The Hornets dribbled out the clock and everyone went home.

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Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / February 22, 2024