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JULY 10 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics quietly make roster cut as latest part of salary cap gymnastics plan The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that they have waived fifth-year guard Dalano Banton.

JULY 9 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Waived by Boston Banton was waived by the Celtics on Thursday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The Celtics had previously exercised their team option on Banton's contract, though he was on a non-guaranteed deal and will now have to explore other opportunities. The 26-year-old guard appeared in six regular-season games between the Celtics and Clippers last season, averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 assists in 10.3 minutes per showing.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Team option exercised The Celtics are exercising the team option on Banton's contract Monday, per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.

Impact Banton is sticking around with Boston, but his path to fantasy relevance is murky. He averaged 10.3 minutes per game over six regular-season appearances for the Celtics and Clippers a year ago.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Polarizing Blazers guard has signed with a new team to continue his career Former Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton has signed with the Boston Celtics to continue his NBA journey.

APRIL 11 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Gets two-year deal with Boston Banton and the Celtics agreed to terms on a two-year contract Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Banton has spent most of the 2025-26 regular season in the G League with the Texas Legends, where he averaged 25.0 points, 6.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 threes, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks over 33.2 minutes. This will be Banton's third stint with the Celtics and second this season. He's appeared in five NBA regular-season games between the Celtics and Clippers, averaging 2.0 points and 0.8 assists across 5.0 minutes.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency Banton became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Celtics expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact During his second stint in Boston -- he previously played in 24 contests for the Celtics in 2023-24 -- Banton made three garbage-time appearances and totaled four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT), two assists and one block over 16 total minutes. The Celtics will have the ability to re-sign him to a second 10-day deal, but it's unclear if the team intends to keep him in the fold or use the roster spot on another player.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Tuesday Banton totaled no counting stats in four minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 win over the Suns.

Impact Banton logged four minutes, moving back into the rotation after sitting out the previous four games. Despite his reputation as a silly-season specialist, it would appear as though Banton is going to struggle to play any sort of consistent role for the remainder of the season. With Boston poised to make a playoff push, expect to see him spending more time on the bench than on the court.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Lands 10-day deal with Boston Banton signed a 10-day contract with the Celtics on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Banton was quickly scooped up by Boston after his previous 10-day contract with the Clippers expired. Banton has plenty of NBA experience and is expected to be an emergency depth option in Boston.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back on open market Banton became a free agent Tuesday after his 10-day contract with the Clippers expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact The Clippers will have the ability to re-sign Banton to a second 10-day deal, though it's unclear if they plan on going that route. The 26-year-old wing appeared in two of the Clippers' four games over the course of his contract, playing 10 minutes in total and recording six points (3-4 FG), two assists, one rebound and one steal.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Former Blazers guard still fighting to save his NBA career Dalano Banton is fighting for his NBA life after the Portland Trail Blazers moved on from the polarizing guard in the offseason.

FEBRUARY 16 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Former discarded Blazers project just granted a new NBA lifeline Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton just got another shot at making it in the NBA, inking a 10-day contract with the LA Clippe...

FEBRUARY 9 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Former Celtics guard debuts with Clippers after signing new deal Dalano Banton is back in the NBA after failing to make a team during training camp.

FEBRUARY 9 • MASSLIVE.COM

Making regular-season debut Sunday Banton has been cleared to make his debut with the Clippers on Sunday against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Banton signed a 10-day contract with the Clippers on Saturday and will be available for his new team one day later. He could see some minutes off the bench in the absences of Darius Garland (toe/recently traded) and Bennedict Mathurin (recently traded).

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 10-day deal with LAC The Clippers are slated to sign Banton to a 10-day contract, Law Murray of The Athletic reports Saturday.

Impact Banton has spent the entire 2025-26 season with the Texas Legends in the G League, where he is averaging 23.7 points, 5.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 33.3 minutes per game. He'll give the Clippers some added backcourt depth in the absences of Darius Garland (toe/recently traded) and Bennedict Mathurin (recently traded). Banton appeared in 67 regular-season games (seven starts) for the Trail Blazers during the 2024-25 campaign and averaged 8.3 points, 2.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 threes over 16.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers vindicated for dismissing polarizing guard still fighting for his NBA life The Portland Trail Blazers were right to move on from Dalano Banton, who is still fighting for a spot in the NBA.

JANUARY 5 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers proven right for letting Dalano Banton go at the perfect time The Trail Blazers let Dalano Banton walk in free agency, which is a decision that turned out to be perfect timing for Portland.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Former Raptors guard is falling apart with no sign of recovery Former Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton has had huge performances since leaving the Raptors but somehow is still out of the league after...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Marc Stein: The Mavericks have waived Dalano Banton, … Marc Stein: The Mavericks have waived Dalano Banton, …

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Will play vs. LAL Banton (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact After missing Monday's preseason matchup against the Jazz for rest purposes, Banton will return to the floor. D'Angelo Russell (rest) and Brandon Williams (hamstring) have also been cleared to play.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Monday Banton (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Banton will miss his second consecutive preseason game after signing with Dallas on Tuesday. His next opportunity to play will come in Wednesday's preseason finale against the Lakers.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Banton (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Hornets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Banton signed with the team on Tuesday. He joins Dante Exum (knee) and Caleb Martin (undisclosed), who were also ruled out ahead of this preseason matchup.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Dallas Banton signed a deal with the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Impact The terms of the deal were not disclosed, so this may simply be an Exhibit 10 contract. The Mavericks currently don't have a roster spot open, but that doesn't mean Banton couldn't find his way onto the official roster. The guard holds career regular-season averages of 6.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers found Dalano Banton replacement perfect for Chauncey Billups The Portland Trail Blazers signed Blake Wesley to complete their 15-man roster, who will be a great defensive fit for head coach Chauncey Bi...

JULY 29, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

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