The Celtics are signing free agent wing Ron Harper Jr., reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter).
Scotto doesn’t provide any details on Harper’s agreement with Boston, but it seems likely to be a non-guaranteed training camp contract featuring Exhibit 10 language.
Harper, 25, went undrafted out of Rutgers in 2022. Although he has only appeared in 11 NBA games, he technically holds three years of experience, having spent parts of each of the past three seasons on two-way contracts with Toronto and Detroit. Harper was waived by the Pistons in July.
This is the second straight offseason in which Harper will sign with the Celtics. He didn’t make Boston’s standard roster for the 2024/25 campaign, having been waived last October.
A 6’6″ forward, Harper spent the majority of last season in the NBA G League, averaging 16.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.2 APG and 0.9 SPG in 37 total appearances with the Motor City Cruise and Maine Celtics (29.6 MPG). He shot 38.6% from three-point range on high volume (8.2 attempts per game).
Assuming he’s released before ’25/26 begins, Harper would be in line to receive a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he spends at least 60 days with the Maine Celtics. Exhibit 10 contract can also be converted into two-way deals, though Boston does not currently have a two-way opening.
Once Harper’s deal is official, the Celtics will have 19 players under contract, two shy of the offseason limit.
They must see something they like in him in his heart