Dalano Banton Out for Trail Blazers with Left Hip Contusion
Dalano Banton, the point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, is dealing with a left hip contusion. He will not take the court due to this injury. The news comes as he has been ruled out from playing, which affects his availability for upcoming games.
What It Means
This injury means that Dalano Banton will miss time on the court. His absence could impact the Trail Blazers’ rotation and performance. Banton has been averaging 9.8 points per game this season, along with 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
The team might need to rely more on Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson to fill in the gap at point guard. Simons averages 17.2 points per game while Henderson contributes 10.8 points per game. The depth chart shows that they are next in line to cover Banton’s minutes during his recovery.