Dalano Banton Appreciation Thread, 2nd Time – (Waived July 9, 2026)

[Hal14]

I don't know if it was mentioned earlier, but Banton's fatal flaw is his high dribble. He seems incapable of correcting it. He'll get his chance in Maine.

I've seen nothing to indicate the team plans on having him play in the g-league.

From what we've seen in reports, quotes by Mazzulla, the amount of preseason minutes each guy on the team got, the rotations Mazzulla used in preseason, and the fact that we signed Banton very early in free agency, it appears more likely he will get rotation minutes than G league minutes.

[ConstableGeneva]

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[Parliament10]

Where does this Kid end up?
I mean, is he a PG or SF? Can he do both?

I'm not so sure that he'll be on the Team next Season.
But he does have that Partial Guaranteed setup, again.

[brackdan70]

Where does this Kid end up?
I mean, is he a PG or SF? Can he do both?

I'm not so sure that he'll be on the Team next Season.
But he does have that Partial Guaranteed setup, again.

Jalen Rose.

[GoGreen]

Yea he's barely out there. Was hoping him or one of these FA signings would have amounted to something but really only Oshae has shown anything, and even then he hasn't shown that much

[ConstableGeneva]

Two-year deal for Dalano. Congrats and welcome back!

[bisme37]

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[31to6]

I'm surprised each time
in the Easter tradition: Dalano returns!

Lolz just realized he's probably starting and playing 36 minutes tomorrow

[Celts17Pride]

Someone to try to throw on Brunson?

[ConstableGeneva]

Brad to Dalano, two years ago: “Come back when you’re ready to lead this team to our 19th banner.”

[SuperDeluxe]

Dalano the true embodiment of "Once a Celtic, always a Celtic"

[Hal14]

Welcome back, Dalano!

Good move.

I called it lol

With Bassey signed to the warriors, our 15th spot will either be banton, Tonje, a mystery player none of are expecting or we leave the spot open..I think teams pretty much always go with 15 guys for the playoffs though so we'll probably fill the spot but wait till like the last day or 2 of the reg season to save $.

Tonje didn't impress me much when I went to see a Maine Celtics game recently. Banton has some legit NBA experience. So I think if need be, he's better equipped to get thrown into a playoff game and not mess up. Banton can handle the ball, has more size, more versatility.

Maybe we sign another big to that last spot but I think we'll be fine with Queta, Vooch, Garza and Amari at the 5 for the playoffs - plus Tatum, Hugo and Walsh have all played some small ball 5 for us at times this season..

[165bows]

Welcome back, Dalano!

Good move.

I called it lol

With Bassey signed to the warriors, our 15th spot will either be banton, Tonje, a mystery player none of are expecting or we leave the spot open..I think teams pretty much always go with 15 guys for the playoffs though so we'll probably fill the spot but wait till like the last day or 2 of the reg season to save $.

Tonje didn't impress me much when I went to see a Maine Celtics game recently. Banton has some legit NBA experience. So I think if need be, he's better equipped to get thrown into a playoff game and not mess up. Banton can handle the ball, has more size, more versatility.

Maybe we sign another big to that last spot but I think we'll be fine with Queta, Vooch, Garza and Amari at the 5 for the playoffs - plus Tatum, Hugo and Walsh have all played some small ball 5 for us at times this season..

Good call, and good choice by Brad of course he will be happy we approve.

Versatile guy for mop up duty and deep emergencies.

[neno]

What's his contract in regard to off season trade $$ vet minimum? Unguaranteed team options I assume

[31to6]

Someone to try to throw on Brunson?

After White, Pritchard, Walsh, Baylor, Hugo, and Jaylen -- sure

[djFan71]

Someone to try to throw on Brunson?

After White, Pritchard, Walsh, Baylor, Hugo, and Jaylen -- sure

Ron Harper Jr would like a word.

[brackdan70]

Seems appropriate.
I kind of like him as an end of the Bench functional guy.

[celticgreenie]

Good pickup over Bassey. The latter was never quite the passer that Brady generally wants in his big men.

[cloverleaf]

An imperfect article, but interesting: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2026/04/11/nba-celtics-brad-stevens-gm-masterclass/?p1=recirc_mostpopular (e.g., finishing $11k under)

[Dogen]

I like it! Nice end of year signing for a guy that has put in the work and stayed patient.

The Celtics get a tall, lengthy PG that can play decent D and has enough experience with the team to know the sets.

He's not much of a three ball shooter, but... if he was, he wouldn't be available.

Will he get playoff minutes? Probably not, but it's nice to have that extra PG on the bench. He could be put in on certain possessions where Joe wants a long perimeter defender, but we already have a few of those on the bench. This is just a nice signing that works for the team and the player.

And if the Celtics win it all this year, Banton gets the "right place, right time" award.