Banton (thumb) is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Banton will miss his 12th straight game Friday due to a sprained thumb. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Out Wednesday
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Banton (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Banton has appeared in a total of just 27 games for the Raptors this season, and he hasn't touched the court since Feb. 26, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy hoops.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Out Sunday
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Banton (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Banton is a negligible part of the rotation for the Raptors, so his absence from the active roster will not impact fantasy hoops.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Won't play Saturday
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Banton (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton remains out due to a thumb sprain. His prolonged absence hasn't impacted Toronto's rotation.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Remains out Thursday
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Banton (thumb) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Thunder, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton's absence is unlikely to affect Toronto's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Minnesota.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Sitting Tuesday
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Banton (thumb) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton has been downgraded from doubtful to out Tuesday due to a thumb sprain. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Banton is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to a thumb sprain, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton was recalled to the Raptors on Sunday, but he is apparently still dealing with a thumb sprain and is unlikely to suit up Tuesday. However, his expected absence shouldn't have a major impact, as he's garnered a meager reserve role when available at the NBA level this season.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Called up from G League
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The Raptors recalled Banton from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
This is an odd move, as the Raptors 905 are in the midst of a playoff race while Toronto is off until Tuesday, but it sounds as if the coaching staff wants to see Banton in practice to determine whether he can contribute on a lesser role off the bench. Banton has made 27 appearances in The Association this season and is averaging 4.4 points across 9.3 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Plays 24 minutes in G League
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Banton (thumb) logged eight points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and one block across 24 minutes during the 905's 112-97 loss to Delaware on Wednesday.
Instead of having him promoted for an eventual loss at Denver on Monday, the Raptors had Banton with their G League affiliate for at least one game Wednesday. If he stays with the 905, there is a chance he could return to being a regular part of their starting lineup. It is uncertain though, because Jeff Dowtin and Sterling Brown did a good job operating as the 905's starting backcourt with Banton injured.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Still tending to thumb injury
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Banton (thumb) didn't play Saturday in the G League's Raptors 905's 129-114 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Though he was reassigned to the G League club last Wednesday, Banton didn't appear in games Thursday and Saturday versus Fort Wayne after he suffered a left thumb sprain while practicing for the 905 earlier in the week. Banton remains on his G League assignment and won't be available Monday for Toronto's road game in Denver, though he could suit up in the 905's matchup with the G League Ignite.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Sent to G League
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Toronto assigned Banton (thumb) to the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton was ruled out for Tuesday's win over the Bulls due to a thumb sprain, and he's been sent back to the G League a day later. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he figures to get work in with the 905 before returning to NBA action.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Ruled out Tuesday
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Banton (thumb sprain) has been ruled out Tuesday against the Bulls.
Banton has been used very sparingly for the Raptors, and now his path to minutes is even trickier with Will Barton newly added to the squad.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Dealing with thumb sprain
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Toronto recalled Banton from the G League's Raptors 905 and is listing him as doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Bulls due to a left thumb sprain.
Banton and Christian Koloko (ankle) were both sent to the G League earlier Tuesday to get a practice in before returning to the NBA club, but both players have emerged from the workout with injuries. Banton hasn't been a regular part of head coach Nick Nurse's rotation of late anyway, so his likely absence for Tuesday's game shouldn't affect how the minutes are distributed among the Toronto wings and guards.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Set for brief G League stint
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Toronto assigned Banton to the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
According to Jacob, Banton, Christian Koloko and Joe Wieskamp will all practice with the 905 before rejoining the NBA team ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bulls. None of the three players have been featured in the rotation of late, with Banton seeing just 18 total minutes of court time across Toronto's last eight games.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Back to NBA
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Toronto recalled Banton to the NBA club from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton and Christian Koloko will both be available for Sunday's game in Cleveland after playing in the G League on Saturday night. Banton posted 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds and six assists in the 905's win over the Motor City Cruise, but he's unlikely to garner a significant role at the NBA level.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Records double-double
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Banton logged 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block across 32 minutes during the 905's 114-110 loss to Windy City on Wednesday.
Banton was assigned to the G League on Tuesday and starred the next day. As his latest double-double indicates, he is expected to be an adequate scorer and a formidable distributor for a 905 team looking for a player to help push it over .500.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Sent to G League
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Toronto assigned Banton to the Raptors 905 of the G League on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Banton appeared in four of the Raptors' final seven contests heading into the All-Star break, but he'll head back to the G League before the second-half schedule begins. Across 10 appearances with the Raptors 905, the 23-year-old is averaging 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.4 steals-plus-blocks across 33.2 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Recalled to NBA
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Toronto recalled Banton from the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Banton will be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs. However, the second-year guard hasn't played double-digit minutes in the NBA since Dec. 18.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Scores 20 points
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Banton logged 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds across 28 minutes during the 905's 126-117 loss to Maine on Wednesday.
Banton continues to be on the outside of the NBA club's rotation, so he's spending time in the G League in order to stay fresh in a larger role. The guard has 41 points across his first two G League games since re-joining the 905.
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Raptors' Dalano Banton: Almost logs G League double-double
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Banton logged 21 points (8-24 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and three steals across 33 minutes during the 905's 115-112 loss to Maine on Monday.
After playing two minutes Friday and sitting out entirely on Sunday, Banton was sent down from the Raptors to their G League affiliate. He immediately became the 905's main guy, leading the team in scoring despite his inefficient night from the field. The 2021 second-rounder has shown a few flashes, but for now he remains well outside of the Raptors' regular rotation.
