Houston assigned Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports. Dante made his NBA debut Monday against the Thunder, finishing with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 19 minutes. The Rockets are likely to get some healthy bodies back in the rotation Tuesday, so it's not a surprise to see Dante back with the Vipers.
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2024-25 Stats
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REBDREBOREB9.05.04.02024-25 Defensive
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Team
Houston Rockets
Birthdate
10/19/2001 (23)
Status
TWO-WAY
HT/WT
6'11", 265 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd ; Pk ()
Birthplace
Bamako,, MLI
Position
C
College
Oregon
Career History
Houston Rockets
2024-Present
(1 season)
Houston assigned Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports. Dante made his NBA debut Monday against the Thunder, finishing with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 19 minutes. The Rockets are likely to get some healthy bodies back in the rotation Tuesday, so it's not a surprise to see Dante back with the Vipers.
Dante racked up 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 19 minutes during Monday's 137-128 loss to Oklahoma City. Dante made his NBA debut Monday, as four of the club's usual starters were sidelined. The big man finished one rebound shy of a double-double in an efficient performance. The 23-year-old will likely struggle to earn playing time unless several injuries to key contributors arise, though his level of play Monday is an encouraging sign for the future. The two-way center has appeared in 31 outings with the club's G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, averaging 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.7 minutes per contest.
Houston recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday. The Rockets could be shorthanded for Monday's game against the Thunder, and they could use some frontcourt depth with Alperen Sengun (back) and Steven Adams (ankle) considered questionable.
The Rockets transferred Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday. Dante has yet to make an NBA appearance this season. However, the two-way player should continue to receive increased playing time while with the Valley Vipers.
The Rockets recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Dante will rejoin the Rockets ahead of their game against Minnesota on Thursday. The rookie two-way center has yet to appear in an NBA game and is unlikely to be part of the rotation Thursday.
Dante recorded 16 points (8-10 FG), 13 rebounds, four blocks two assists, and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Austin Spurs. Following the game, the Rockets recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports. Dante has yet to make an NBA appearance this season. The 23-year-old big man will likely return to the G League after a brief stint with the Rockets.