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

Inks deal with Boston The Celtics signed Harper to a contract on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Harper has played a total of 11 regular-season games in the NBA over the past three seasons, spending time with the Raptors and Pistons. The Rutgers product will have a chance at a fresh start and an opportunity to stay on the NBA level on his new squad, which will be going through a transition year following the injury suffered by superstar Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and the departures of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Harper played well during his time with the Motor City Cruise in the G League during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 18.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 44 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Detroit The Pistons waived Harper on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact After playing in only one regular-season game for Detroit during the 2024-25 campaign, Harper is officially a free agent. The Rutgers product will be looking for a fresh start in the NBA. He's played a total of 11 games throughout three seasons, averaging 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 28, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 26, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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JUNE 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 22, 2025 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

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JUNE 17, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Absent from injury report Harper (illness) is not seen on Detroit's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The two-way player didn't play in Saturday's G League win over the Windy City Bulls due to an illness, but he appears to be healthy ahead of Wednesday's action. Harper hasn't made an appearance with the Pistons yet this year, so his presence won't have a noticeable impact on the rotation against Oklahoma City.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On to Detroit with two-way Harper signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Harper recently finished the 2024 calendar year with the G League's Maine Celtics, averaging 11.5 points while shooting 50.5 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from deep. Detroit will be the 24-year-old's second NBA team, his first since Toronto in 2023-24. While with that season's Raptors, Harper played only one game, which saw him log an assist in four minutes. He will look for at least somewhat of a more regular role for the Pistons, though his two-way contract suggests that is far from a guarantee for now.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Boston The Celtics waived Harper on Thursday, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Harper spent last season as a two-way player for the Raptors before suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Maine Celtics of the G League.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks Exhibit 10 deal with Boston The Celtics signed Harper (shoulder) to an Exhibit 10 contract Sunday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Harper spent the 2023-24 season as a two-way player for Toronto, but was waived in December after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. He's since recovered from the procedure and logged three points and a block across 10 minutes with the Celtics' Summer League team Saturday. Harper's Exhibit 10 deal will earn him an invite to training camp and gives Boston his G league rights..

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Toronto The Raptors announced Friday that waived Harper from his two-way contract, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Harper will undergo season-ending surgery next week after sustaining a subluxation of the left shoulder while playing for the Raptors 905 of the G League. Harper made just one appearance in the NBA in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Not listed on injury report Harper (illness/shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's matchup against the Pistons, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact It appears Harper has returned to the NBA squad after spending some time in the G League rehabbing a shoulder injury. He was also recently dealing with an illness, per Murphy. While it appears Harper is available Sunday, he's unlikely to see any significant playing time.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • NJ.COM

Will suit up Friday Harper (shoulder) is available for Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Harper had been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue. While he'll be available, there's no guarantee Harper will see any playing time, as Toronto has its entire roster available and will likely use the final exhibition as a dress rehearsal.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Tuesday Harper (shoulder) didn't play in Tuesday's 106-102 preseason win over the Bulls.

Impact It's unclear if Harper's absence was due to not being in Toronto's rotation or still dealing with a lingering shoulder injury. Regardless, his next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason matchup with Washington.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coveted Duke Target Says He 'Might Not Sign Early' The Duke basketball recruiters’ pursuit of Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) five-star senior Dylan Harper, a 6-foot-5, 180-pound combo guard who ranks...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA free agency 2023: Ex-Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. re-signs with Raptors Former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. is returning to Canada for his second NBA season.

JULY 22, 2023 • NJ.COM

Big Ten Roundup (July 21): 4-Star Commits to Maryland, Harper Jr. Agrees to Two-Way Deal 2024 four-star defensive back Brandon Jacob committed to Mike Locksley and the Maryland Terrapins, while Ron Harper Jr., a former Rutgers ba...

JULY 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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JANUARY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled from G League Toronto recalled Harper from the G League's Raptors 905 on Saturday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Harper will be available for Saturday's game versus the Hawks. Despite only appearing in one game for the Raptors this season, Harper could see some action with Pascal Siakam (groin), Precious Achiuwa (ankle), Otto Porter (toe) and Chris Boucher (illness) all out.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes NBA debut Harper ended with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in three minutes during Monday's 139-109 win over the Hawks.

Impact Harper failed to log a counting stat, but he nonetheless saw the first NBA action of his career. The 22-year-old Rutgers' product is on a two-way contract with Toronto.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. makes NBA debut with Raptors: Here's how he did Former Rutgers star forward Ron Harper Jr. checked into an NBA game for the first time on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • NJ.COM

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