EuroLeague Targets Former NBA Guards Jahmir Young and Lester Quinones
EuroLeague clubs eyeing proven perimeter talent
Sources indicate that two EuroLeague teams are showing serious interest in landing former NBA guards Jahmir Young and Lester Quinones ahead of the 2026/27 season. Both players spent last year moving between the NBA and the G League, and Europe has emerged as a realistic next step as clubs reshape their rosters.
Teams around the continent are hunting for scorers and playmakers who already have professional experience, and these two guards fit that bill — offering upside, familiarity with high-level competition, and affordable contracts compared with marquee free agents.
Quick looks: Lester Quinones and Jahmir Young
Lester Quinones, a 25-year-old shooting guard from the Dominican Republic, turned heads in the G League last season. He spent most of the year with the Osceola Magic and averaged 22.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists, standing out as one of the competition’s most productive scorers. Quinones also had a brief stint in China and played college ball at Memphis from 2019 to 2022 before going undrafted in 2022. He’s had short NBA runs and is now on the radar of EuroLeague clubs looking to add reliable perimeter scoring.
Jahmir Young, also 25, is a guard who appeared in 14 NBA games last season and averaged 1.8 points in limited minutes. He started his collegiate career at Charlotte (2019–2022) and finished at Maryland for his final two seasons before going undrafted in 2024. Young has spent time in the G League with multiple teams and made appearances in the NBA, and clubs see him as a potential floor general with upside in a larger role.
Both players are reportedly listening to offers from Europe, and while two EuroLeague clubs have shown concrete interest, no deals have been announced. The transfer market is heating up, and these guards are names to watch as teams finalize roster plans for the coming season.
