N'Faly Dante Injury News & Updates
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Back to G League
Atlanta assigned Dante to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante was recalled by Atlanta on Tuesday and is now headed right back. This is likely to be a trend for the center.
Nov 4, 2025
Recalled Tuesday
Dante was recalled from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Dante will rejoin the parent club after being sent to College Park on Monday. The 24-year-old center has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game in three regular-season appearances for the Hawks thus far, so his presence shouldn't impact the team's rotation unless injuries arise.
Nov 3, 2025
Assigned to G League
Atlanta assigned Dante to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Monday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
ANALYSIS
This move makes plenty of sense with Dante struggling to break through Atlanta's rotation.
Oct 25, 2025
Three boards in four minutes
Dante finished Friday's 111-107 win over the Magic with three rebounds across four minutes.
ANALYSIS
Dante didn't get much time on the floor during Friday's game. However, he managed to crash the glass in that short time. It's not likely the Oregon product will get many opportunities this season, meaning he's a non-factor from a fantasy perspective.
Oct 16, 2025
Sliding back to bench
Dante will be utilized off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante drew the start at center in Monday's exhibition while Kristaps Porzingis received the night off. The 23-year-old will move back to the bench with Porzingis returning to the first unit Thursday evening.
Oct 13, 2025
Opportunity with first unit Monday
Dante will start in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) catching a breather, Dante will start at center Monday. Once the regular season begins, Dante will likely join the G League's College Park Skyhawks.
Oct 6, 2025
Grabs 10 rebounds
Dante (ankle) tallied no points (0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 13 minutes in Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Rockets.
ANALYSIS
Dante didn't score but made his presence felt on the glass, grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds to open the preseason. The Oregon product suffered a left ankle sprain July 14 during Summer League play with the Rockets before signing with the Hawks on Aug. 19, but his participation Monday suggests the injury is no longer lingering.
Aug 19, 2025
Heads to Atlanta
Dante's (ankle) contract with the Hawks became official on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The Hawks signed Dante to a two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet back on Saturday, and the Rockets declined to match the deal. He's unlikely to crack the rotation early on in Atlanta, and he could see the bulk of his minutes in the G League.
Aug 16, 2025
Inks offer sheet with Atlanta
The Hawks signed Dante to a two-year, $4.5 million offer sheet, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante has agreed to an unprecedented deal, signing an offer sheet as a two-way restricted free agent. He played four regular-season games with Houston during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 6.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 76.9 percent from the field.
Jul 19, 2025
Doesn't play in SL finale
Dante (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 104-101 Summer League win over the Timberwolves.
ANALYSIS
Dante sustained a sprained left ankle in Monday's overtime loss to the Hawks in Summer League play and didn't return for the team's final two games. The 23-year-old center spent the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way pact with Houston but appeared in only four regular-season outings for the parent club. Over 42 games with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2024-25, Dante averaged 15.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 assists across 26.8 minutes per contest.
Jul 17, 2025
Won't play vs. Portland
Dante (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante went down with a sprained left ankle during Monday's game against the Hawks. It is uncertain whether he'll be able to get back on the floor during the Las Vegas Summer League.
Jul 14, 2025
Exits early with ankle injury
Dante (ankle) will not return to Monday's Summer League contest against the Hawks, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante left Monday's game early in the first quarter with a reported left ankle sprain. He had been receiving steady minutes in Summer League play, including a 19-minute showing Sunday against the Pistons where he posted six points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. The big man saw limited NBA action last season, appearing in just four regular-season games for the Rockets and averaging 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 12.8 minutes per contest.
Mar 4, 2025
Assigned to G League
Houston assigned Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 4, 2025
Makes NBA debut Monday
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 3, 2025
Recalled to NBA
Houston recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 7, 2025
Returns to G League
The Rockets transferred Dante to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 6, 2025
Transferred to NBA on Thursday
The Rockets recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante will rejoin the Rockets ahead of their game against Minnesota on Thursday. The 23-year-old has yet to appear in an NBA game, though he is averaging 12.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 24.1 minutes per contest over 23 G League appearances.
Dec 10, 2024
Returns to NBA
The Rockets recalled Dante from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 27, 2024
Agrees to two-way deal with Houston
Dante has agreed to a two-way contract with the Rockets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Dante put in averages of 17.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.9 swats per contest during his senior year at Oregon, but the 6-foot-10, 260-pound big man could have a tough time adjusting to the NBA. While he does have good defensive instincts, he's not particularly comfortable sliding his feet on the perimeter, and he hasn't developed much of a shooting stroke. Expect him to spend a lot of time with Houston's G League affiliate.
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