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

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6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Goes off for career-high 27 points Harper supplied 27 points (10-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 victory over Orlando.

Impact Harper played a whopping 37 minutes, tallying a career-high 27 points as the Celtics upset the Magic. With Boston opting to rest its entire starting five, Harper was one of a few players who stepped up, helping deliver arguably the team's most inspiring victory of the season. However, despite this effort, don't expect to see Harper too much during the playoffs, given he has averaged just 10.9 minutes per game through 29 appearances.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' reserves beat Orlando 113-108, send Magic into a play-in game against the 76ers

Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 30 points, Luka Garza added 27, including a key 3-pointer with 31.6 seconds left, and the Boston Celtics’ reserves defeated Orlando 113-108,...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday vs. Orlando Harper is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Magic on Sunday.

Impact The Celtics are resting all of their starters and top rotational players for Sunday's regular-season finale, so Harper will be in the starting lineup for just the third time this season. His last start took place Feb. 24 against the Suns, when he played 30 minutes and finished with eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in a 97-81 win.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Familiar face is perfect for Celtics' last spot after Charles Bassey's departure With the regular season coming to a close, the Boston Celtics are putting the final touches on their roster. Yesterday, they signed Ron Harp...

APRIL 5 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Ron Harper Jr. is following in footsteps of NBA Champion Harper's been a remarkable story. So much so that it sounds a little familiar!

APRIL 5 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics make obvious signing that fans have been dreaming of for months The Celtics have officially converted Ron Harper Jr.'s two-way contract to a two-year deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

APRIL 4 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Inking two-year deal with Boston The Celtics are signing Harper to a new two-year deal Saturday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Impact Harper signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Celtics prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, but Boston is rewarding the forward with a new contract. Harper is averaging just 10.3 minutes per game over 26 appearances with the Celtics this year, but he was a standout performance for the Maine Celtics. Through 10 G League regular-season outings, the Rutgers product averaged 24.3points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 steals per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Cleared to play Harper (ankle) is available for Wednesday against Miami.

Impact Harper will shake off a questionable tag for this contest. With the Celtics mostly healthy, Harper is likely to be an emergency depth option.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Harper (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday against Miami, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Harper remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against Atlanta. His status doesn't carry much weight in fantasy hoops, however.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with ankle sprain Harper is out for Monday's game against Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Harper's next chance to play now comes Wednesday, when the Celtics face the Heat in Miami. With the Rutgers product sidelined Monday, Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh could pick up a couple of extra minutes on the wing.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Harper (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Harper is an emergency depth piece for Boston, so his status doesn't carry much weight in fantasy hoops.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' dominant win over Hornets is even sweeter thanks to timely injury news The Celtics' 114-99 win over the Hornets is even sweeter considering that Ron Harper Jr. avoided serious injury to his ankle after heading t...

MARCH 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Available to return Harper (ankle) is available to return to Sunday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Harper sustained a right ankle sprain in the second quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return. However, the 25-year-old forward has been cleared to return in the second half.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Harper is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Hornets due to a right ankle sprain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact With Derrick White (knee) and Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined, Harper saw increased playing time in the first half. However, he's questionable to return for the second half after heading back to the locker room with 7:06 remaining in the second quarter.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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