Overview
- Boston acquired Paul George in the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that reshaped the Celtics’ wing rotation and branding.
- About an hour after the trade, Paul George called Ron Harper Jr. to request No. 13; Harper agreed to the switch and will wear No. 8 next season while George reclaims 'PG‑13.'
- Harper agreed to a multi‑year contract extension this offseason, but reporting differs on the exact terms with CelticsBlog citing four years and $14 million and the Boston Globe citing three years and $9 million.
- Harper’s new standing reflects a rapid rise from a training‑camp, two‑way deal to G‑League standout, a February regular‑season start and a surprise Game 7 start that helped earn him a rotation role.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla says the team must get the best version of Paul George, and Boston will test lineup health and minutes distribution as Harper and other wings compete for playing time and fan approval.