Celtics To Sign Dalano Banton To Two-Year Deal

Banton, 26, has appeared in 221 total regular season games since making his debut with Toronto in 2021. The former No. 46 overall pick holds career averages of 6.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 14.3 minutes per night, with a .402/.304/.730 shooting line.

Although he has made more total appearances for the Trail Blazers and Raptors, Banton is very familiar with the Celtics. The 6’8″ swingman had a stint with Boston during the 2023/24 season and signed a 10-day contract with the team this February. He’ll give the C’s an emergency 15th man who will be playoff-eligible and won’t be a total newcomer to their system.

Outside of 10-day stints with the Celtics and Clippers, Banton spent most of the 2025/26 season with the Texas Legends in the G League. He appeared in 44 games for the Mavericks’ affiliate, averaging 24.9 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per contest with a .438/.321/.799 shooting line.

The Celtics have been carefully managing their payroll since the trade deadline in order to ensure they’ll finish the season below the tax line. They currently have $38,040 in breathing room below that threshold. If Banton officially signs on Saturday, his prorated minimum salary would be $28,293; if he signs on Sunday, it would be $14,146. Either way, the club will finish the season as a non-taxpayer.

Banton’s 2026/27 salary will be $2,801,346, though it will be non-guaranteed, confirms Brian Robb of MassLive.com.