Ron Harper Jr.
Boston Celtics
Ron Harper Jr.
Boston Celtics
Harper hasn’t shown much of anything in his three NBA seasons, playing just 11 total career games and averaging 2.2 points. However, he’s been a G League star, and the Celtics are clearly fans of him. This could be his break-through campaign.
Latest News
Harper Jr. scores career-high, lights it up from three
March 11th, 2026With the Celtics missing Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown being ejected in the second quarter, Ron Harper Jr. stepped up in last night's loss to the Spurs. He scored a career-high 22 points and knocked down a career-high six threes. Harper Jr. also scored 11 of his points in the fourth quarter.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | 22 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | - | -12 |
Harper Jr. makes impact in limited bench role
March 3rd, 2026Ron Harper Jr. was quite effective in his 15 minutes played in last night's victory over the Bucks. He hit two threes and recorded two impressive blocks along with a steal.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | +3 |
Harper Jr. plays well in second Celtics start
February 25th, 2026Ron Harper Jr. made his second start with the Celtics in last night's victory over the Suns. He played 30 minutes and had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 stocks. He posted a +25 +/-, the second-highest for the Celtics in the game.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +25 |
Harper Jr. plays well off the bench
February 20th, 2026Ron Harper Jr. hit 2 threes off the bench in last night's victory over the Warriors. He went 2/4 from three in 12 minutes, continuing to establish himself as a 3-and-D wing who can also provide secondary ball-handling.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | -6 |
Harper Jr. stands out in first start
February 5th, 2026Ron Harper Jr. made the first start of his NBA career last night and performed well. He notched 11 points, nine rebounds and three assists, all career-highs, while also playing solid defense on Kevin Durant in Boston's win.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | 11 | 3 | 9 | 3 | - | - | +16 |
Harper Jr., Jones Garcia headline Rising Stars G League roster
January 26th, 2026The NBA announced the participants for the 2026 Rising Stars challenge tonight. The G League roster features four current two-way contract players (Ron Harper Jr., David Jones Garcia, Alijah Martin and Tristen Newton) as well as one G League player (Sean East of the Salt Lake City Stars). Former two-way players Cam Spencer and Ajay Mitchell will be suiting up for Team Sophomore.
Harper Jr., Bridges get hot in Showcase opener
December 19th, 2025Ron Harper Jr. and Jalen Bridges combined for 13 made threes today in Maine's game against Salt Lake City in the G League Winter Showcase. Harper Jr. finished the game with 29 points, while Bridges had 28.
Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way
October 16th, 2025Following the waiving of RJ Luis Jr., Boston has inked a two-way deal with Ron Harper Jr., who was on their training camp roster. This will be Harper's fourth season in the NBA. Congrats, Ron!
Celtics agree to Exhibit 10 deal with Ron Harper Jr.
August 16th, 2025This is Boston's second straight year bringing in Harper Jr. for training camp. If the team chooses to not convert his contract, he'll join the Maine Celtics, the G League affiliate he spent time with last season. The Celtics don't currently have an open two-way slot.