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Top scorer off bench in defeat Banton ended with 28 points (11-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Banton led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and leading the Trail Blazers in assists in a near double-double performance. Banton tied a season-high assist mark, also doing so March 27 against Atlanta. He has now recorded 28 or more points in five games this season, all of which have occurred over the last month of the year.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in all-around outing Banton ended with 21 points (8-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists over 34 minutes in Friday's 108-102 win over Washington.

Impact Banton did it all for Portland off the bench, leading all bench players in scoring and rebounds while leading the Trail Blazers in assists in extended time on the second unit. Banton posted his second game of the season with eight or more assists, tallying his seventh game with at least five rebounds and five assists. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark in seven contests, including in four of his last six appearances.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench once again Banton registered 26 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 104-103 loss to Orlando.

Impact Banton has been on fire in recent weeks and is thriving in a bench role, as he's been the leading scorer of the second unit by a sizable margin. He's even led the entire Portland squad in points in a fair share of games over the last few weeks, as he's ending the campaign on a strong note and making a strong name for himself, as his current deal includes a $2.2 million team option for 2024-25. Banton is averaging 18.8 points per game across his last 11 outings.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Celtics bench players continue thriving with new teams Both Lamar Stevens and Dalano Banton have turned heads with their new teams after getting traded from the Celtics.

MARCH 29, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Scores season-high 31 points Banton registered 31 points (13-23 FG, 5-11 3Pt), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Banton posted his best scoring mark of the campaign, and he also extended his impressive stretch of games with double-digit points to nine despite coming off the bench in the last six. Banton is averaging 18.8 points per game in that nine-game stretch, and he'll aim to keep that run alive when facing the Heat on Friday.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in loss Banton accumulated 28 points (11-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 110-92 loss to Houston.

Impact Banton has been one of the top performers in recent weeks for a struggling Blazers team, and while a bench role might limit his upside, he seems to be thriving as a scoring option for Portland. He has scored in double digits in all but one of his 15 appearances this month (seven starts), averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in that span.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Banton won't start Monday's game against the Bulls, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson will start in the backcourt Monday, sending Banton to a reserve role. Banton has been productive over his last 10 games (seven starts), averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 30.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 28 points Banton closed with 28 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block over 42 minutes during Saturday's 126-107 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Banton continues to impress, playing a much larger role than anyone could have envisaged, even a month ago. He has scored double-digits in nine of the past 10 games, three of those performances landing at least 25 points. While there is no guarantee this sticks moving forward, Banton needs to be rostered right now, even in standard leagues.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Banton is not in the starting lineup to face the Pelicans on Saturday

Impact Banton will head back to the bench with the return of Anfernee Simons. He's averaging just 4.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game when playing off the bench, so his fantasy upside certainly takes a hit if he's not starting.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot in loss Banton supplied 16 points (6-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and four steals in 42 minutes during Thursday's 105-93 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Banton scored in double digits for the sixth consecutive start, but he struggled badly from the field and needed 20 shots to score 16 points in this one. Banton could remain in a starting role when the Blazers take on the Pelicans on Saturday, and he's averaging 17.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game when deployed with the first unit.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Banton is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Banton will replace Scoot Henderson in the starting lineup Wednesday. Banton is averaging 18.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 32.2 minutes across his previous five starts this season.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production Monday Banton ended with eight points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 121-99 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Banton's minute share was solid, although his offensive output underwhelmed. Banton playing behind developmental priority Scoot Henderson and offensive stabilizers in Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton represents too many mouths to feed in Portland. However, Banton has streaming credibility when any of the aforementioned cast are unavailable for Portland moving forward.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Celtics guard credits Boston tenure for early Blazers success Dalano Banton was part of the "Stay Ready" group when he was with the Celtics, which helped his transition to a new team.

MARCH 12, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Returns to bench Monday Banton will come off the bench with Scoot Henderson rejoining the starting lineup Monday versus Boston.

Impact Banton's run as a starter showcased his bucket-getting prowess, as the 24-year-old delivered a four-game stretch of 21.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 19.0 shots in 35.5 minutes a night. Monday will represent a litmus test for his post-breakout workload off the bench.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another excellent number Banton had 25 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 42 minutes during Saturday's 128-118 overtime victory over the Raptors.

Impact Banton followed up his superior 30-point outing against Houston with another big total. Banton hit these numbers thanks to nine three-pointers over the last two games. After failing to catch on in Toronto and Boston, the Nebraska product has found opportunity amid Portland's decimated backcourt. His tenure in the starting lineup may be short-lived with the recent return of Scoot Henderson, but he's played well enough to justify an increase in minutes.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season high as top scorer Banton supplied 30 points (10-27 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 123-107 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Banton led all players in Friday's contest in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three and recording a new season high in scoring in a losing effort. Banton put forth a well-rounded performance, ending two rebounds shy of a double-double to go along with a handful of assists to lead Portland. Banton, who crossed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, has recorded at least 15 points in four games, including in three of his last five outings.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 points in defeat Monday Banton amassed 18 points (7-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Banton earned a spot start Monday as the Trail Blazers were missing several key contributors, and he took advantage of the chance to produce a decent stat line. It's safe to say Banton is going through his most productive stretch of the season, as he has scored in double digits in six of his last nine appearances, including his previous three contests. However, the fact that he's also averaging 18.8 minutes per game in that span suggests he doesn't carry a lot of upside in most formats.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Monday Banton is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Banton can be a source of microwave buckets, so he has a chance for a moderately high-usage performance Monday, albeit against a tough Minnesota defense. Banton, Anfernee Simons, Ashton Hagans and Kris Murray are the cast of ballhandlers active for Portland.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for season-high 19 in win Banton finished Friday's 122-92 victory over the Grizzlies with 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 20 minutes off the bench.

Impact The third-year guard delivered a season-best scoring effort as he continues to handle a significant role in Portland's injury-ravaged backcourt. With Scoot Henderson (thigh), Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) and Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) all sidelined, Banton has played 20-plus minutes in four of the last seven games and scored in double digits each time. Until some of the team's other guards are able to return, the 24-year-old could have some DFS appeal.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up with 16 points in loss Banton totaled 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 121-109 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Blanton had his best scoring total of the season in the loss and has logged more than 20 minutes for two consecutive games. The Nebraska product failed to catch on in Toronto and Boston, but he's finds himself in the best possible position with a team focused on a youth-based rebuild. Blanton isn't relevant as a fantasy target yet, but he will see more minutes if Portland's injury-riddled roster continues to be an issue.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Banton (recently traded) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact After being acquired from the Celtics on Thursday, Banton looks like he'll be available to make his Trail Blazers debut two days later. Banton projects to be outside of the Portland rotation when the Trail Blazers have close to their full complement of guards available, but he could be needed to fill some minutes out of the backcourt Saturday with Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) and Anfernee Simons (ankle) ruled out and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) and Scott Henderson (foot) listed as questionable.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Portland Banton was traded from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers on Thursday in exchange for a protected second-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Banton was moved back and forth between the G League and parent club in recent weeks and was on the fringes of Boston's rotation. He averaged 2.3 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.1 minutes per game over 24 appearances in the NBA to begin the year and will attempt to carve out a role in Portland.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Boston Boston recalled Banton from the G League's Maine Celtics on Saturday.

Impact Banton has appeared in three of the Celtics last five contests. He continues to profile as end-of-bench depth.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

We called the Boston Boston recalled Banton from the G League's Maine Celtics on Saturday.

Impact Banton did not appear in Saturday's game after logging 18 minutes in Thursday's blowout loss to Milwaukee. He continues to profile as end-of-bench wing depth for the Celtics.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Friday Banton notched two points (1-1 FG) across two minutes during Friday's 120-118 win over the Raptors.

Impact Banton cracked the rotation for just the third time in the past 10 games, scoring two points for the third straight game. With three key pieces on the sideline, the Celtics were forced to go deep into their rotation, hence the playing time for Banton. Even in the deepest of leagues, Banton has no fantasy value.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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