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

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the 76ers will waive Lester Quinones.

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

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.

Mar 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) and guard Lester Quinones (25) during a break in the action against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The 24-year-old has spent a lot of time in the G League over the previous three years.

This year, he is averaging 22.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 41.5% from the three-point range in five games.

Lester Quinones and Jeff Dowtin Jr. were all business! The @sixers two-way signees combined for 53 points in the @blue_coats win while on assignment. 👏🙌 pic.twitter.com/A16FTaM8DJ

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) November 24, 2024

With the way Quinones has played in the G League (and his NBA experience), he will be an intriguing free agent for teams to consider adding.

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

As for the 76ers, they will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

They are 4-14 in their first 18 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference.