Banton isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls.
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.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Makes first start of season
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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.
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) 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.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Will start Sunday
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Banton will start Sunday's game against the Hawks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Debuts in blowout win
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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.
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.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Back to bench
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Banton won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
With all of Boston's regulars resting Monday, Banton drew a start and posted 20 points (8-19 FG) in 30 minutes. Banton moves back to a reserve role with Derrick White and Jrue Holiday suiting up, but Jayson Tatum (rest) and Jaylen Brown (rest) will still be sidelined, so Banton should still see a sizable role off the bench Wednesday.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Gets starting nod Monday
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Banton will start Monday's game against the Knicks, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Boston's usual regulars sidelined for the second night of a back-to-back set, Banton gets a chance with the starting unit. He'll be joined by Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett and Luke Kornet.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Scores 18 against Knicks
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Banton logged 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's 97-89 Summer League loss to the Knicks.
Banton's second Summer League appearance was much better than his first, as he shot just 3-for-19 from the field last time out. Banton was signed by the Celtics to a two-year deal over the summer, and he'll have his work cut out for him if he's going to crack the rotation in a Boston backcourt that includes Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Good to go Wednesday
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Banton (finger) will play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Lakers, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
After signing with the Celtics in early July, Banton had been held out of Summer League action due to a finger injury. However, he appears to be past the injury considering he's been upgraded to available for Wednesday's tilt.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Won't play Saturday
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Banton is out for Saturday's Summer League game versus the Heat due to a finger injury, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
Banton signed with the Celtics on Monday but will have to wait to make his Summer League debut. His next chance to do so will be in Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Celtics' Dalano Banton: Agrees to deal with Boston
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Banton agreed to a two-year deal with the Celtics on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Celtics were in need of some backcourt depth after previously trading away Marcus Smart. Banton played the last two seasons in Toronto, most recently averaging 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 turnovers on 42.3 percent shooting from the field. He'll have a lot of work to do in order to crack the Opening Night rotation.
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Dalano Banton: Not extended qualifying offer
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Banton wasn't extended a qualifying offer by the Raptors ahead of Thursday's deadline, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton saw inconsistent run with the Raptors last year, averaging 4.6 points in 9.0 minutes per game over 31 appearances. He'll become an unrestricted free agent after Toronto opted against extending him a qualifying offer.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Gets garbage-time run Sunday
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Banton (thumb) played the final 1:38 of Sunday's 128-108 win over the Hornets, missing his lone field-goal attempt and grabbing a rebound.
Danton's brief cameo in garbage time marked his first appearance for Toronto or its G League affiliate since March 9. He had been sidelined for nearly three weeks with a left thumb sprain.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Available to play
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Banton (thumb) will be available to play Sunday against the Hornets.
Banton hasn't played since Feb. 26, so while he'll be available for Sunday's game, he may have his minutes monitored. He's a risky target in most settings.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Likely for Sunday
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Banton (thumb) has drawn a probable designation for Sunday's contest against the Hornets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Banton has not suited up since Feb. 26 due to a left thumb sprain. While he appears to be trending towards a return, even if he gets the green light, he is not expected to impact the team's rotation.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Ruled out Friday
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Banton (thumb) won't play in Friday's game versus the 76ers, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Banton remains sidelined Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a left thumb sprain. However, his absence shouldn't affect Toronto's rotation.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Iffy against Philadelphia
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Banton (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Banton hasn't played since Feb. 26 due to a left thumb sprain. If he's ultimately ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Still out
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Banton (thumb) will not play in Sunday's game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton has now missed 13 consecutive games with a sprained left thumb. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Heat.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Remains sidelined Friday
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Banton (thumb) is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Banton will miss his 12th straight game Friday due to a sprained thumb. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Out Wednesday
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Banton (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Banton has appeared in a total of just 27 games for the Raptors this season, and he hasn't touched the court since Feb. 26, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy hoops.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Out Sunday
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Banton (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Banton is a negligible part of the rotation for the Raptors, so his absence from the active roster will not impact fantasy hoops.
