Daniel Joseph Orton (born August 6, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player.

Orton played for Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City.

Bishop McGuinness won the class 4A state championship Orton's freshman, sophomore, and junior year.

Orton was a reserve on the 2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, where he averaged 3.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 13.2 minutes per game.

[3] With the 29th overall picking the first round of 2010 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Daniel Orton.

[4] On December 1, 2010, it was announced that Orton would be sent to the New Mexico Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League.

Orton made his NBA debut on January 27, 2012, in a Magic loss to the New Orleans Hornets.

[6] On April 15, 2012, in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orton scored a career-high 11 points while also recording 5 steals, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

[7] On October 27, 2012, Orton was released by the Oklahoma City Thunder, after losing out to DeAndre Liggins for the final roster spot during the pre-season.

[21] Following the conclusion of CBA regular season, he terminated his contract with the Blue Whales on February 1, 2015.