Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton was an unrestricted free agent this past offseason. The Blazers decided not to bring him back, which is a decision that looks even better after recent developments.
Despite his microwave scoring ability and unique skillset as a 6-foot-8 jumbo guard, Banton struggled to find a landing spot this summer. His options were to take his talents overseas or continue to fight for his NBA life in the G League. Banton received interest overseas but decided to take the latter route, ultimately signing a non-guaranteed training camp deal with the Dallas Mavericks.