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Dalano Banton is heading to China for his first international contract, having signed with the Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Dalano Banton drawing interest from several overseas teams

Dalano Banton‘s next stop could be overseas. The free agent guard is drawing interest from several EuroLeague teams after being waived by the Celtics last month, according to Spanish outlet Encestando, via Rory Maher of Hoops Rumors.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 22

‘Several’ EuroLeague Teams Reportedly Eyeing Dalano Banton

Free agent guard Dalano Banton, who was waived by the Celtics last month, is drawing interest from “several” EuroLeague teams, according to Encestando (Twitter link).

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NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Heat

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Celtics Waive Dalano Banton

The Celtics have waived guard Dalano Banton, the team confirmed (Twitter link). The news was first reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (Twitter link).

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Celtics Exercise 2026/27 Options On Queta, Walsh, Banton

The Celtics have finalized their five team option decisions for the 2026/27 season, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, who reports (via Twitter) that Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh and Dalano Banton are having their options picked up, while Amari Williams and Max Shulga are having their minimum-salary options declined.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Celtics To Sign Dalano Banton To Two-Year Deal

The Celtics and free agent guard Dalano Banton have reached an agreement on a two-year deal, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / April 11

The Celtics just signed a new player, but a familiar face

BOSTON — The Celtics have signed Dalano Banton to a standard contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported. Banton becomes the team’s 15th and final rostered player; since the trade deadline, the Celtics have signed former two-way players Amari Williams, Max Shulga, and Ron Harper Jr.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 1

Boston Celtics Announce Signing as Part of Brilliant Cap Management Plan

While the Boston Celtics are putting together an incredible season on the court, their front office is putting on a master class of cap management. The 10-day contracts for both Dalano Banton and John Tonje expired on Saturday.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / February 19

NBA Moves: Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Sixers

The Nuggets have officially converted Spencer Jones from a two-way deal to a standard contract for the remainder of the season, per the NBA transaction log.

NBA News / Celtics Life / February 19

Celtics sign Dalano Banton to a 10-day deal

Dalano Banton is back in Boston, or a couple weeks at least, as Brad Stevens is inking the guard to a 10-day contract with today being the deadline for te team to get back up to 14 roster players.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 19

Celtics To Sign Dalano Banton To 10-Day Contract

The Celtics, who must make two additions to their 15-man roster on Thursday, will fill one of their openings by signing free agent guard Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 7

NBA Notes: Kings, Clippers, Dalano Banton, Warriors Pat Spencer

The Kings are officially in it now. Sacramento owns the league’s worst record at 12-41 and has dropped 11 straight, matching its longest losing streak since the 1991-92 season.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 7

Clippers To Sign Dalano Banton To 10-Day Contract

The Clippers plan to sign free agent guard Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract, according to reports from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links).

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Mavericks waive Dennis Smith Jr, Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

The Mavericks have waived Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Dennis Smith Jr., the team announced. All three were on non-guaranteed training camp deals.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 7, 2025

Dallas Mavericks Sign Former NBA Guard

The Dallas Mavericks signed Guard Dalano Banton, also known as “D.B. Hooper,” and waived Guard Matthew Cleveland. Here’s why. The Dallas Mavericks signed Banton to a contract, the team announced on Tuesday morning.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 18, 2025

Blazers Free Agent Works Out for Warriors as Training Camp Nears: Report

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 1, 2025

Former Blazers Standout Shockingly Remains Free Agent, And Insider Doesn’t Know Why

A former Portland Trail Blazers standout surprisingly remains a free agent deep into the summer. 6-foot-8 reserve point guard/small forward Dalano Banton was somehow not deemed worthy of joining Portland's 2025-26 roster and released to explore free agency.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 29, 2024

Portland Makes Decision on Team Option for Dalano Banton

After finally stumbling into something with his third NBA franchise in three years during the second half of the 2023-24 season, Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024

Blazers' Dalano Banton sets embarrassing record

Dalano Banton did a lot during Portland’s last game of the season. Very little of it was positive.

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NBA News / Raptors Nation / April 14, 2024

Former Raptor Dalano Banton Making Most Of Opportunity With Trail Blazers

Former Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton is making the most of his opportunity with the Portland Trail Blazers. Banton was a former draft pick of the Raptors who walked last summer during free agency, signing with the Boston Celtics.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / March 10, 2024

Dalano Banton Has Revenge Game Against Toronto

Dalano Banton was selected by the Toronto Raptors 46th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. Banton spent two seasons with the Raptors but never got much playing time to prove himself.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 1, 2024

Trail Blazers News: Boston Paid A Hefty Finder's Fee In Dalano Banton Trade

In adding oversized third-year point guard Dalano Banton (he's 6'9") through a trade deadline deal with the Boston Celtics last month, all your Portland Trail Blazers had to give up was a top-55 protected 2027 second round draft selection swap (i.e.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / February 8, 2024

Report: Boston Celtics trading Dalano Banton to Portland Trail Blazers

The Boston Celtics, with the best record in the Eastern Conference, are reportedly trading away guard Dalano Banton to the Portland Trail Blazers. Banton, who began his NBA career spending two seasons with the Toronto Raptors, is now moving on to his third team in three seasons.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / January 13, 2024

Boston Celtics Make Roster Move Before Rockets Game

On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Houston Rockets in Massachusetts. Before the game, the team announced that they had made a roster move by assigning Dalano Banton to the Maine Celtics (G League). Via The Celtics: "We have assigned Dalano Banton to the @MaineCeltics"

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024

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Watch: Dalano Banton on making the most of Celtics opportunity

Dalano Banton was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft by his hometown Toronto Raptors. After 95 games played over two years in Toronto, Brad Stevens signed Banton this summer to add depth to the Boston Celtics backcourt.