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Former Teammate of Denny Avdija Released from Chinese Team, Eyes European Return

Canadian guard Delano Banton, a former teammate of Denny Avdija, was released by his Chinese team after a poor performance. The 27-year-old, who previously played in the NBA and G League, is now considered an interesting option for European basketball clubs, including those in the EuroLeague.

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What happened

  1. 01Delano Banton, former teammate of Denny Avdija, released by Chinese team Shandong.
  2. 02Banton is considered an interesting option for European basketball clubs.
  3. 03He previously played in the NBA for the Raptors, Celtics, and Trail Blazers.
  4. 04Banton excelled in the G League with averages of 24.9 points and 7 assists.
  5. 05He played alongside Avdija during the 2024-25 NBA season.

Banton's release could reignite interest from teams that pursued him last summer.

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