Lester Quinones
SG FA
Mon 8/18/25 3:42 PM

The Magic and Quinones agreed to a deal Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
After spending the 2024-25 campaign with the Pelicans organization, Quinones is headed to Orlando to help provide depth as a swingman. The 24-year-old averaged 21.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game over 41 contests with the Birmingham Squadron and Delaware Blue Coats in the G League last year, and it's possible most of Quinones' playing time in 2025-26 will come with the Osceola Magic while the parent club is healthy.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Thu 7/24/25 5:47 PM

The Pelicans intend to waive Quinones, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Quinones had initially landed a two-way contract with New Orleans in March and also participated in the Summer League, but he'll now search elsewhere for a home ahead of the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old swingman averaged 21.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game over 41 outings with the Birmingham Squadron and Delaware Blue Coats in the G League last year, which could give some appeal on the open market prior to training camp this fall.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Thu 7/10/25 6:24 PM

Quinones finished with 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Quinones paced the team in scoring Thursday with an efficient 20 points off the bench. The 24-year-old saw limited NBA action in 2024-25, appearing in just 14 games, but closed the regular season with an extended role, averaging 13.4 points, 4.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds in the Pelicans' final five contests while playing 28.0 minutes per game. With Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears joining the backcourt this offseason, Quinones will need to maintain a high level of play this summer to carve out a role in New Orleans.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Sun 4/13/25 10:47 PM

Quinones registered 17 points (5-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists and five rebounds in 33 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Quinones paced the second unit in scoring during Sunday's loss, while also leading the team in assists. Quinones finished the season strong, logging at least 20 minutes in each of the last five games and averaging 13.4 points, 4.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 27.8 minutes per contest over that stretch.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Fri 4/11/25 12:15 AM

Quinones produced 21 points (8-22 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Quinones recorded a career-high mark in points while playing at least 20 minutes for the third consecutive contest. The 24-year-old also set a career high in assists. However, the two-way player struggled with efficiency Thursday, and over his last five outings, he has shot 37.5 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Mon 4/7/25 3:50 PM

Quinones produced 17 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and three assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 loss to Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
With the Pelicans missing several key players for injuries and maintenance, Quinones saw his first extended look with the team and didn't disappoint with multiple season-high marks. The Pelicans have four games remaining in the regular season, and half the roster is on the injury report, making Quinones a streamer to monitor in deeper formats.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Mon 3/24/25 2:04 PM

New Orleans recalled Quinones from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Pelicans are going to be extremely shorthanded for Monday's game against the 76ers. Quinones, who is on a two-way contract, has a chance to see ample playing time as a result.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Sun 3/2/25 10:13 AM

The Pelicans signed Quinones to a two-way deal Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Quinones will join the Pelicans on a two-way pact after spending a majority of the 2024-25 campaign with the G League's Birmingham Squadron. The 24-year-old has averaged 22.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals across 36.1 minutes per game in 32 G League appearances with Birmingham (27 games) and the Delaware Blue Coats (five games). Quinones could compete for playing time in New Orleans' second unit if injuries arise, though he will likely remain buried behind Jordan Hawkins, Jose Alvarado, Bruce Brown and Brandon Boston (ankle).

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Mon 12/2/24 8:04 PM

The 76ers will waive Quinones on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 76ers will waive the 24-year-old guard to make room for Pete Nance on the club's final two-way pact. Quinones has appeared in only four games for Philadelphia in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 2.3 points and 1.0 rebounds across 4.3 minutes per game.

Lester Quinones
SG FA
Wed 9/25/24 10:18 AM

Quinones and the 76ers agreed to a two-way contract Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Quinones has two years of NBA experience, all coming with the Warriors. During the 2023-24 regular season, Quinones averaged 4.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 37 regular-season appearances.