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Celtics Ink Two-Way Deal with Promising Forward Ron Harper Jr.

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  • Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract
  • Harper previously spent time with Celtics in 2024-25 season
  • Celtics now have all three two-way slots filled
Celtics Ink Two-Way Deal with Promising Forward Ron Harper Jr.

In a swift roster move, the Boston Celtics have signed forward Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way contract. This comes just a day after the team reportedly waived guard RJ Luis Jr. on Wednesday.

Harper, the son of former NBA player Ron Harper and the older brother of San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper, is no stranger to the Celtics organization. He previously signed with the team in July 2024 and spent the first half of the 2024-25 season with the Maine Celtics in the G League.

The 25-year-old Harper has impressed the Celtics coaching staff, appearing in three of the team's four preseason games this year. During those appearances, he averaged 4.3 points over 10.6 minutes per game, while shooting an efficient 42.9% from 3-point range and playing solid defense.

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With Harper's addition, the Celtics now have all three of their two-way slots filled, as he joins rookies Amari Williams and Max Shulga. Two-way players are limited to 50 games with their parent club, so Harper is expected to see significant playing time with the Maine Celtics this season while providing extra wing depth for the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics.

The Celtics wrapped up their preseason on Wednesday night with a narrow 110-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors. They will now have a week off before kicking off their regular season on Wednesday, October 22nd at TD Garden against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Ron Harper Jr. is the son of former NBA player Ron Harper and the older brother of San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper. He has signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.
A two-way contract allows a player to spend up to 50 games with their parent NBA team, while the rest of their time is spent with the team's G League affiliate. This provides extra roster flexibility and development opportunities for young players.
With Harper's addition, the Celtics now have all three of their two-way contract slots filled, along with rookies Amari Williams and Max Shulga. This gives the team additional wing depth as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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