Lester Quinones Rumors

Former New Orleans Pelicans player Lester Quinones has joined Sioux Falls Skyforce of USA.

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Miami HEAT: OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed center Kylor Kelley and guard Gabe Madsen and waived J’Vonne Hadley and Lester Quiñones. In a subsequent move, Miami also signed and waived Dennis Smith Jr.

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Anthony Chiang: Heat announces it has signed guard Lester Quinones. It's an Exhibit 10 deal, which eventually likely has Quinones heading to its G League affiliate. Heat roster now at preseason max of 21 players, with roster cuts expected to follow to allow room for other Exhibit 10 signings.

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Barry Jackson: Heat is signing 6-4 shooting guard Lester Quinones, agent Scott Nichols tells me. He has averaged 4.8 points and shot 34.6 % on threes in 54 games for Golden State, Philadelphia and New Orleans. He played for NBA G League United last season after being waived by Magic. Heat is cycling through Exhibit 10 deals; Quinones will compete for a 2-way job. He won a gold media with FIBA Intercontinental.

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NBA G League: Introducing your 2026 G League United squad! This year’s roster will travel to Shanghai for a pair of games against the Shanghai Sharks on Aug. 28th & Aug, 30th. 🦈🇨🇳 ⭐ James Bouknight ⭐ Jack Clark ⭐ Yuri Collins ⭐ Eric Dixon ⭐ Sean East II ⭐ Caleb Grill ⭐ Jaelen House ⭐ Kylor Kelley ⭐ Lester Quinones ⭐ Jake Stephens ⭐ John Ukomadu ⭐ Phillip Wheeler

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Cheme de Lucas: Given the complexity involved in separating Walker from Maccabi, with two more years on his contract, another name that Real Madrid has shown interest in is Lester Quiñones (25 years old; 1.93 m.). Additionally, the former Warriors, Pelicans, and Sixers player does not take up a non-EU spot (Dominican).

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Real Madrid are back on the move in the transfer market and, after signing Jaime Pradilla, Mikael Jantunen, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot and Max Shulga, have reportedly renewed their interest in Lester Quiñones. According to Marca, the 25-year-old Dominican guard could be the player chosen to complete the backcourt after Real Madrid missed out on Armoni Brooks and Lonnie Walker IV.

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Jason Beede: News: The #Magic have waived Reece Beekman, Lester Quinones, Javonte Smart and Phillip Wheeler, who were on Exhibit 10 deals, @orlandosentinel.com has learned. Orlando’s roster now sits at 17 players, including 3 two-way contracts.

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Jason Beede: Breaking News: Reece Beekman and Justin Minaya have signed Exhibit 10 deals with the #Magic, the @orlandosentinel has learned. Plus, Orlando's Exhibit 10 signings of Lester Quinones and Colin Castleton are now official. Details inside for @orlandosports: orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/02/orl…

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Jason Beede: It’s an Exhibit 10 deal for Lester Quinones with the #Magic, a league source told the @orlandosentinel. Quinones, who is two-way eligible, has appeared in 54 NBA games across 3 seasons. @MikeAScotto first on the agreement.

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Michael Scotto: The Orlando Magic and Lester Quinones have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Quinones will compete for a roster or two-way spot. He averaged 8.6 points in 9 games for the Pelicans and 21.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals in the G League last year.

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Keith Smith: The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Lester Quinones from his two-way contract.

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Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving two-way guard Lester Quinones, sources told @hoopshype . He averaged 8.6 points in 9 games for the Pelicans and 21.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in 41 games with Birmingham Squadron and Delaware Blue Coats in the G League.

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Shams Charania: Guard Lester Quinones has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, agent Scott Nichols of Rize Management told ESPN. Quinones played for the 76ers earlier this season after spending two years in Golden State.

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