Celtics sign point guard Dalano Banton
The 23 year old lanky point guard played his first two seasons in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors. We'll wait to hear if there is a player or team option on the 2nd year of Banton's contract.Free agent point guard Dalano Banton has agreed to a two-year contract with the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadum. Agent Aaron Turner of @VerusTeam negotiated the deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2023
The 2021 2nd round draft pick Dalano Banton played more as a rookie than as a second year player for Toronto. Banton's main weakness is he's a poor 3-point shooter, though he at least showed some improvement in his 2nd season from his rookie campaign.
Here are a couple of videos of what Dalano Banton can bring to the Celtics:
The Raptors play-by-play announcer is brutal.
Celtics comings and goings (so far)
— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) July 3, 2023
In: Kristaps Porzingis, Jordan Walsh, Oshae Brissett, Dalano Blanton, 2024 GSW FRP, 4 future 2nd round picks
Out: Marcus Smart, Mike Muscala, Danilo Gallinari, 2023 pick #35
UPDATE:
Happy to see the team option on the 2nd season.Per source, the second year of guard Dalano Banton’s two-year deal with the Celtics is a team option.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) July 3, 2023
Celtics sign forward Oshae Brissett https://t.co/09aRACJp61
— TEAMBOSTON (@teamboston) July 1, 2023