On Sunday, the Boston Celtics played the final game of their 2026 regular season when they hosted the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.
The Celtics won by a score of 113-108.
Dalano Banton finished the victory with two points, four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four blocks while shooting 0/3 from the field in 36 minutes of playing time.
Celtics Announce Roster Decision
GettyHead Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on April 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Before Sunday’s game, the Celtics announced that they had made a decision on Banton.
The Celtics wrote (on April 11): “We have signed Dalano Banton to a standard NBA contract ☘️”
NBA World Reacts To Banton’s New Contract
Here’s what people were saying about the decision by the Celtics:
Daniel Donabedian: “Celtics building out their roster with a familiar face, Dalano Banton, who’s played in 3 games this year with them:”
Bobby Manning: “#Celtics announce the Dalano Banton signing. They now have 15 players eligible for the playoffs.”
Michael Scotto: “The Boston Celtics and Dalano Banton have agreed to a two-year deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Banton has averaged 6.7 points in 14.3 minutes per game in five NBA seasons with the Raptors, Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Celtics. Deal negotiated by Aaron Turner of @VerusTeam.”
Keith Smith (wrote before the signing): “If the Celtics sign Dalano Banton today (they can sign him today or tomorrow), they’ll finish about $11K under the luxury tax line.
At the trade deadline, Brad Stevens said that the front office group of Mike Zarren, Dave Lewin and Buddy Scott had planned and timed everything out to sequence the moves to finish under the tax.”
GettyDalano Banton #45 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 09, 2023 in New York City.
@HunterCeltics: “Brad loves himself some Dalano Banton”
@CelticsFiles: “#Celtics sign Dalano Banton to fill the final roster spot and still remain under the luxury tax.”
@CelticsDale: “With the addition (again) of Dalano Banton, the Celtics’ roster now stands at 15 plus John Tonje on the Two-Way. Besides the two open two-way spots which likely won’t be filled, the roster is now full. Here’s how the team looks heading into the Playoffs:”
@bleedgreen743: “I don’t get this one Brad…boy can’t shoot”
Banton’s NBA Career
Banton was the 46th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Nebraska.
The 26-year-old has played part of five seasons for the Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers (and Celtics).
His career averages are 6.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 40.2% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range in 221 games.
GettyDalano Banton #45 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at TD Garden on November 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Pacers 155-104.
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
They will await the results of the play-in tournament to find out who they will play in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
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