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Celtics Sign Ron Harper Jr. To Two-Year Standard Contract

The multiyear minimum deal preserves playoff depth without pushing Boston over the luxury-tax line.

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Overview

  • The Celtics, who finalized the move Saturday, converted two-way wing Ron Harper Jr. to the 14-man standard roster on a two-year deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported via agent Drew Gross.
  • Because it is a multiyear minimum, the contract carries a prorated $123,045 hit this season and leaves Boston about $38,000 below the luxury-tax threshold, according to Spotrac’s Keith Smith.
  • Boston was required to add a 14th standard player after Charles Bassey’s second 10-day contract expired and the club had reached the 28-day limit for carrying fewer than 14 standard deals.
  • Harper has appeared in 26 NBA games for Boston at 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in roughly 10 minutes per game, while averaging 24.3 points with strong all-around numbers in the G League for Maine.
  • The signing locks in wing depth for the postseason and aligns with roster rules, as Harper is not eligible for another two-way next season and is already versed in Joe Mazzulla’s system.