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

Scores 16 points in overtime win Harper tallied 16 points (7-20 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and a steal across 35 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over the 76ers.

Impact Harper logged a team-high 35 minutes and finished second on Boston in scoring behind Hugo Gonzalez, although his offensive efficiency left plenty to be desired. The guard connected on just one of his nine three-point attempts and committed five turnovers, but he remained aggressive throughout the contest and contributed to the Celtics' comeback. Harper also posted a team-best plus-18 rating, reflecting Boston's success during his time on the floor. After dealing with a shoulder injury earlier in the preseason, his extended workload was an encouraging sign. That said, he's not expected to see this kind of playing time in the regular season, reducing his fantasy appeal considerably.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Hornets Harper (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's preseason game versus the Hornets, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Harper has yet to play during the preseason due to a shoulder injury but is cleared to suit up Wednesday versus the Hornets. The 26-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 29 regular-season games with the Celtics in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Harper (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Harper is working through right shoulder illness, which has prevented him from playing in each of the Celtics' first two preseason games. His next opportunity to play is Wednesday against the Hornets.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Harper (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact It's unclear why Harper won't suit up for Boston's preseason opener. His next opportunity to play will come in Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

It's painfully obvious Devin Carter would go Ron Harper Jr. route if he joins Celtics Nothing's official until the Boston Celtics add him, but it's pretty clear what the plan would be if they do. That's because players have th...

SEPTEMBER 13 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Ron Harper Jr. has a realistic path to meaningful role with Celtics The Boston Celtics have invested in Ron Harper Jr. as a piece of their future puzzle. There's a path to him securing that future as soon as...

AUGUST 23 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

"He may not be a glove, but he's a mitt" - Michael Jordan on the unsung hero role Ron Harper played for the Chicago Bulls in the 1996 NBA Finals Harp was the unsung hero of the Bulls’ 1996 title run.

AUGUST 14 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Jordan Walsh, Ron Harper Jr. give honest take on Jaylen Brown trade: 'That's a blow' "It sucks." Jordan Walsh and Ron Harper Jr. reveal the emotional impact inside the Celtics locker room after trading Jaylen Brown.

AUGUST 5 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Ron Harper Jr.'s 'introduction' to Paul George is a unique one Boston Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. is approaching his second full season with the team, following a brief stint ahead of the 2024-25 season...

AUGUST 5 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Ron Harper Jr. just showed exactly why the Celtics are investing in him Ron Harper Jr.'s new contract with the Celtics is a reward for a basketball journey in which he has repeatedly defied the odds. It's also hi...

AUGUST 5 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics keeping Ron Harper Jr. on team-friendly deal flew under the radar It's not like he was going anywhere anyway, but keeping him for the next four years is a great piece of business.

JULY 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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.

JULY 11 • 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

JULY 7 • 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

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