Dalano Banton never really got his chance with the Boston Celtics.
On Thursday, the Celtics officially waived the intriguing 6-foot-8 point guard from Canada.
They announced the move themselves on social media:
The move leaves the Celtics with 14 players under contract, so they can take a step toward adding someone new if they want.
Banton will turn 27 in November and is formerly the No. 46 overall pick in 2021 by the Toronto Raptors out of Nebraska.
He actually attended two high schools in Massachusetts along his developmental journey.
In the NBA, he has played for the Raptors, Celtics, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Celtics again.
Banton got 24 games with Boston in his first stint (2023-24) but just four games this time around.
In the four games in 2025-26, Banton scored a total of 6 points and dished out 10 assists.
His skillset has always been a bit intriguing, but his career 30.3% from beyond the 3-point arc limits his utility in the modern NBA.
Given the way Banton has bounced around and the length he has for a point guard, he’ll probably get another contract.
Shoot, at this rate, he may even come back to the Celtics eventually.
For now, though, they’ve parted ways.
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