The Philadelphia 76ers had a very busy offseason but it seems they aren’t done yet.
Just days before media availability and training camp, the Sixers announced, via Shams Charania, that they have signed guard Lester Quinones to a two-way deal.
Over the last two seasons, Quinones has averaged 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds, shooting 39.7% from the field and 37% from the three-point line for the Golden State Warriors.
Free agent G Lester Quinones has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic. Quinones averaged 4.2 points in 10.1 minutes over 41 games for the Warriors over last two seasons and will now compete for a roster spot for 76ers. pic.twitter.com/xBAO91Qjw3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 25, 2024
Quinones has been tied to the 76ers for a few months but this deal officially links him to the team.
He has shown great potential over the last several years with both the Warriors and their G League affiliate team.
But he has to show more growth if he wishes to get a permanent spot with the 76ers in the new season.
The team will have a choice to make soon because Jeff Dowtin Jr., Justin Edwards, and David Jones have all signed two-way contracts as well.
Per NBA rules, one of them will have to either have their deal converted or be cut.
The team now has 14 of their 15 roster spots set, which means they are basically good to go and ready to start the new season.
They have been working on signings all summer long because they know this season will be a very important one.
The addition of Paul George was their largest move in the offseason and it gives them the best chance of going far in the playoffs.
Little tweaks like Quinones’ two-way signing might also help, or at least give the team more options.
