Overview
- Dallas announced the addition of Dalano Banton on Tuesday following its preseason opener, creating room by requesting waivers on camp guard Matthew Cleveland.
- Multiple outlets report the deal is expected to be non‑guaranteed with Exhibit 9 and potentially Exhibit 10 language, which could include a G League bonus of up to about $85,300 if he joins the Texas Legends.
- Banton is set to vie for the Mavericks’ 15th roster spot against Brandon Williams, who is on a partially guaranteed deal, and Dennis Smith Jr., who is on a non‑guaranteed contract.
- Head coach Jason Kidd described Banton as a big guard who can pass and said he practiced with the team on Tuesday.
- The 2021 second‑round pick has played for Toronto, Boston, and Portland, appearing in 67 games last season and averaging 8.3 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 rebounds in 16.7 minutes while shooting .391 from the field.