Ron Harper Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Ron Harper sent a message to LeBron James fans regarding GOAT debate - "I'm not against him" Ron Harper wants LeBron James fans to know that he wasn’t favoring one over the other in the LBJ vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate.

19 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to multi-year contract The Celtics have signed guard Ron Harper Jr. to a multiyear deal reportedly worth up to $13.7 million over four years

4 DAYS AGO • BOSTON.COM

Reports: Celtics re-sign Ron Harper Jr. to long-term extension Former Two-Way guard Ron Harper Jr. reportedly signs three-year extension to remain with Celtics.

JUNE 27 • NBA.COM

Celtics reach a new deal with burgeoning wing drawing Derrick White comparisons The Celtics signed Ron Harper Jr. to a new three-year, $9 million contract. In his second stint in the organization, he earned comparisons t...

JUNE 27 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Deadspin | Report: Ron Harper Jr. to sign 3-year, $9M deal with Celtics Deadspin | Report: Ron Harper Jr. to sign 3-year, $9M deal with Celtics

JUNE 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Intends to ink 3-year deal with BOS Harper is expected to sign a three-year, $9 million deal with the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The Celtics are declining Harper's $2.6 million team option for the 2026-27 season so that they can sign him to a new three-year deal. Harper appeared in 29 games (three starts) for Boston last season, averaging 4.2 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointer per contest.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

"Who smokes at 5:45 a.m.?" - Ron Harper recalls being baffled by Michael Jordan's pre-workout routine Jordan’s cigar habit became one of the most recognizable parts of his NBA career.

JUNE 21 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Why Ron Harper isn't a typical NBA dad watching Dylan Harper play: "I never tell him I'm coming to the game" Harper is allowing his son to carve his own path.

JUNE 12 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Ron Harper raved about Scottie Pippen, claiming he's the GOAT small forward Harper crowned Pippen as the GOAT small forward.

JUNE 9 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"They don't want that smoke" - Ron Harper's take on a potential Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets Finals showdown in the '90s Ron Harper shared his honest thoughts on a ‘90s Rockets vs. Bulls Finals showdown

JUNE 3 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"Because he's a great passer" – Ron Harper put LeBron James in the correct "GOAT group" alongside two NBA legends Harper's insight was a breath of fresh air.

JUNE 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

I was always about trying to be a part of the team" - Ron Harper said people wondered why he didn't score much with the Chicago Bulls Harper had to enlighten those who wondered why he didn’t score much in Chicago

JUNE 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Evidence for Ron Harper Jr.'s eventual sucess is staring the Celtics in the face Ron Harper Jr. seems to be on a similar path to the one that Sam Hauser took to a full-time rotation spot with the Celtics.

MAY 29 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Ron Harper Jr.'s brother providing plenty of hope for Celtics' future Maybe it means nothing, but it's hard to watch Dylan Harper dominating for the Spurs and not imagine what Ron Harper Jr. could still become.

MAY 21 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

"You ask why he was the No.2 pick?" - Ron Harper sounds off on Dylan's critics after Game 1 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Dylan is proving on the fly why he deserved that No.2 pick.

MAY 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Phil Jackson explains Boston's collapse vs. Philadelphia to Ron Harper: "Why triangle won vs pressure" Jackson offers a masterclass in tactical failure.

MAY 4 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Logs four minutes in start Harper closed Saturday's 109-100 loss to the 76ers in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two steals across four min...

Impact Harper starting Game 7 was not on anyone's bingo card, but the experiment did not last long. Playing in his third NBA campaign, Harper logged 29 regular-season appearances for the Celtics and averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per contest.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics 109-100 on Saturday night to complete the NBA’s 1...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Starting versus Philadelphia Harper will start in Saturday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Philadelphia, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Jayson Tatum (knee) was ruled out, although it's still surprising to see Harper in the starting lineup after logging only 4.2 minutes during this series. The 26-year-old started three times during the regular season, averaging 15.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 1.3 steals across 33.3 minutes of action.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruled out of Game 7 with left knee stiffness

Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 with left knee stiffness

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Upgraded to available Harper (ankle) is available for Game 2 on Tuesday against the 76ers, per Justin Turpin of WEEI.com.

Impact Harper is available off the bench for the Celtics, putting the team at full strength. The 26-year-old logged just four minutes in Boston's Game 1 blowout victory over Philadelphia, so Harper is unlikely to see significant playing time Tuesday.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Game 2 Harper is probable for Game 2 on Tuesday versus the 76ers due to a right ankle sprain, per Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site.

Impact Harper is expected to be available off the Celtics' bench Tuesday. The Rutgers product played just four minutes during garbage time in Boston's Game 1 blowout win over Philadelphia, so Harper isn't likely to play meaningful minutes.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in Game 1 Harper won't start in Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Harper started in the 113-108 win over Orlando to close out the regular season, finishing with a career-high 27 points. However, with the Celtics starting their usual group in Game 1, as expected, Harper will head back to the bench, significantly reducing his workload.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ron Harper reveals Larry Bird's savage trash-talk story and the "what if" that could have changed NBA history Ron Harper Sr. refused to classify Larry Bird as a small forward, arguing that Bird was so special and that he considers him a Top 5 player...

APRIL 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Baylor Scheierman & Ron Harper Jr. showed Celtics everything they needed to see In what was a pretty meaningless game, those two showed Boston what the future holds.

APRIL 14 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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Joel Embiid leads 76ers to 109-100 Game 7 win over Celtics to complete comeback from 3-1 deficit

Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruled out of Game 7 with left knee stiffness