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

Cleared to play Tuesday Harper (calf) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The two-way player had been sidelined for the G League Maine Celtics' previous two games Friday and Sunday due to a right calf injury, but he's back with the parent club and has seemingly since returned to full health. Harper has played just 15 total minutes over three appearances with Boston this season and is unlikely to be included in the rotation Tuesday.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' latest project just earned big honor that should make eyes pop Boston Celtics two-way guard Ron Harper Jr. was named the NBA G League player of the week.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Phil Pressey Details Developmental Focus Celtics' Two-Way Trio - NESN.com The Boston Celtics have three players on two-way contracts. Rookies Max Shulga and Amari Williams are both developing their games with the M...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • NESN.COM

Celtics' Two-Way Player Shines With Career-High In G League Win Ron Harper Jr. had a career night as he helped the Maine Celtics defeat the Delaware Blue Coats to record three straight wins.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • NESN.COM

Ron Harper compared himself to Kawhi Leonard and Trevor Ariza: "Them guys play the whole floor" Harper sees himself in Leonard and Ariza.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Ron Harper revealed how he would try to stop LeBron James: "Help, help, help, help" Ron Harper couldn’t imagine how he would be able to stop LeBron

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Ron Harper Jr. on how his shot at a two way spot with the Boston Celtics came about "As soon as my stint was over (with the Detroit Pistons), I was gathering options," explained Harper.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jerry Reinsdorf warned Scottie Pippen about his extension with Bulls in 1991: "Halfway through it you're going to think you're underpaid" Ron Harper and Toni Kukoc earned nearly double what Pippen made in 1997-98 season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Michael Jordan's former teammate responds vehemently to Skip Bayless questioning Travis Hunter's baptism Michael Jordan's former teammate, Ron Harper, gave a blunt response to Skip Bayless for his comments on Travis Hunter's baptism.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Celtics Reportedly Sign Preseason Standout After Waiving RJ Luis Jr. After waiving RJ Luis Jr. on Wednesday, the Celtics have reportedly signed Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way contract.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • NESN.COM

Boston Celtics reportedly cut two way forward RJ Luis Jr. With the move, the Celtics open up a two way spot that could be filled by one of the other players on camp deals such as Ron Harper Jr., or...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Celtics to sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way deal Celtics to sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way deal

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Signed to two-way deal The Celtics signed Harper to a two-way contract Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Harper was previously on an Exhibit 10 contract. He's made a total of three preseason appearances so far, posting averages of 4.3 points and 1.0 assists in 10.6 minutes per contest. He's expected to spend a lot of time with Maine in the G League to open the 2025-26 season.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Jordan's ex-teammate tells Rex Ryan to 'shut up' after Shedeur Sanders' brutal 'embarrassment' jab goes viral Michael Jordan's former Chicago Bulls teammate, Ron Harper, told ESPN analyst and ex-NFL coach Rex Ryan to shut up following his comments ab...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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

NBA, the Sequel: Dylan Harper, son of ex-Lakers guard Ron Harper, joins jam-packed second-gen fraternity LOS ANGELES - Second-generation NBA players are plentiful, and why not? Dads can pass down their hei...

JUNE 28, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ron Harper Sends Blunt Message With Son Dylan Harper In Line for $56 Million Rookie Contract Dylan Harper was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

JUNE 26, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Rutgers' Dylan Harper on track to surpass dad Ron Harper's career earnings before NBA debut | Sporting News The first round of the NBA Draft was on Wednesday and Dylan Harper was selected No. 2. He is set to make $56 million on his first contract,...

JUNE 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

OU's Fears among bevy of 1-and-done guards set to go high in the NBA draft Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper is the headliner among the guards in the upcoming NBA draft. The son of former NBA guard Ron Harper is positio...

JUNE 22, 2025 • NORMANTRANSCRIPT.COM

Doc Rivers on Thunder's defense: They rival the 90s Bulls a little bit Doc Rivers on Thunder: Our 2008 Celtics were tough, but I still… Listen, I played against all of them. And that one year with the Bulls, Ron...

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

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