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Boston Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to training camp deal
As we edge closer to the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, teams are starting to prepare for training camp and preseason. This is the point in the summer when players begin to sign Exhibit 10 contracts, in the hopes of either earning a spot on a roster or being given a chance in the G League. Ron Harper Jr. is the Boston Celtics' first Exhibit 10 addition this summer. Harper Jr. will be entering his fourth NBA season, having originally signed with the Toronto Raptors as a rookie. He also spent some time with the Maine Celtics this past season, and will now get an opportunity to make an impression on Joe Mazzulla and his coaching staff throughout the summer. In total, Harper Jr. made 27 G League appearances this past season, split between the Motor City Cruise and Maine Celtics, where he averaged 18.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists, shooting 39% from deep on 8.9 attempts per outing. As the Celtics already have their two-way spots filled courtesy of Amari Williams, Max Shulga and RJ Luis, Harper Jr. will either make the main roster as the 15th and final member of the roster, or join the Maine Celtics in the hope of triggering a bonus should he stay with the team for 60 days. Of course, right now, his only focus will be on making a strong impression and working to improve his game. Watch or listen to the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Spotify: Apple: Substack: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr. to training camp deal
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26-06-2025
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Fans react as Dylan Harper is selected No. 2 by San Antonio Spurs in 2025 NBA Draft
There's another Harper in the NBA now. Dylan Harper, the former Don Bosco Prep and Rutgers basketball star, was selected by the San Antonio Spurs as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. Advertisement He follows his father, Ron Harper, and his brother, Ron Harper Jr., into the Association. Ron Harper was the No. 8 overall selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1986 NBA Draft. He went on to win five NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Ron Harper Jr., who was also a Don Bosco and Rutgers star, is currently on a two-way NBA contract with the Detroit Pistons. He has appeared in 11 games during his three NBA seasons. Dylan Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game as a freshman last season at Rutgers, his one and only year with the Scarlet Knights. Advertisement Here's how social media is reacting to the news of Dylan Harper being selected No. 2 overall: This article originally appeared on Dylan Harper selected No. 2 by San Antonio Spurs in 2025 NBA Draft: Social media reacts
