Report: Boston Celtics have met with free agent guard Dalano Banton

Banton’s height stands out as the primary attraction as the rest of such a signing would be an upside play.

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While it might not involve free-agency fireworks, more reporting about the Boston Celtics’ focus during the start of the NBA’s 2023 free-agency period has come to light courtesy of NBA Big Board’s Rafael Barlow.

Per Barlow, the Celtics have met with former Toronto Raptors point guard Dalano Banton, who is an unrestricted free agent. Banton is a 23-year-old, 6-foot-9 floor general who played two seasons in a deep reserve role for the Raptors. The Celtics’ interest in him signals a potential need in the backcourt that may presage moves the Celtics are working to finalize.

Banton’s height stands out as the primary attraction. Otherwise, such a signing would be an upside play given the Canadian point guard averaged 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game with Toronto last season in 9 minutes of floor time while shooting 42.3% overall, 29.4% from 3 and 70.8% from the line.

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