DALANO BANTON NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Cleared to play Banton (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Banton will be available after missing Friday's win over Orlando. However, he's not a regular part of the rotation, so he may not see any playing time during Sunday's rematch.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Banton (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Banton is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to a non-COVID illness. However, the 24-year-old guard hasn't been a consistent part of Boston's rotation, even when available.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Banton has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Banton fell out of the Celtics' rotation over the past few matchups, and he'll be unable to suit up Friday due to his illness. His next chance to return will be in a rematch against Orlando on Sunday, but his absence shouldn't significantly impact Boston's game plan.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Banton isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact After recovering from his ankle injury, Jrue Holiday will replace Banton in the starting five Tuesday. Banton is averaging 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.2 minutes across his previous six appearances coming off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Praise Neemias Queta and Dalano Banton in Win vs. Hawks Dalano Banton and Neemias Queta made a big impact in the Boston Celtics’ victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Makes first start of season Banton racked up eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's 113-103 win over the Hawks.

Impact This was the first start of the season for Banton, and just the third of his career. Jrue Holiday (ankle) missed his second straight game, so Banton got a rare opportunity to play extended minutes with Al Horford moving into Kristaps Porzingis' (calf, out) spot in the lineup. Holiday is day-to-day and Porzingis is expected to miss at least a week, so it will be interesting to see if Banton can carve out more rotation minutes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thanks to Neemias Queta and Dalano Banton, the bench has justified getting more minutes for the evolving Celtics - The Boston Globe Queta supplied 7 points and 10 rebounds in 15 minutes, while Banton scored 8 points in 19 minutes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Will start Sunday Banton will start Sunday's game against the Hawks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Al Horford will take Kristaps Porzingis' (calf) spot in the starting lineup, while Banton replaces Jrue Holiday (ankle). Banton made just three starts over the previous two campaigns with Toronto, so this is an unfamiliar role for the 2021 second-round pick. Banton has played double-digit minutes just once this season, averaging 6.2 minutes per game across six appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts in blowout win Banton accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes during Monday's 126-107 win over the Wizards.

Impact Banton entered the contest during second-half garbage time well after Boston built a big lead in the first quarter. Monday marked the reserve's first minutes as a Celtic. It didn't go well. In a game Boston won by 19, Banton produced a point differential of minus-17 over just 10 minutes. In addition to Boston's stacked starting lineup, Banton is behind reserves Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser. The former Raptor will probably earn limited and sporadic minutes throughout the season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE