Celtics agree to re-sign Ron Harper Jr. to three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Boston Celtics have reached a tentative agreement to re-sign Ron Harper Jr. to a three-year, $9 million contract. The team will decline Harper's $2.6 million team option to facilitate this longer term commitment. Harper, a 6-foot-5 wing, played 29 games for the Celtics last season, averaging 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds. This move comes amid ongoing discussions about potential trades involving Jaylen Brown, highlighting the Celtics' focus on improving bench depth. Harper previously played for the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons before joining Boston.
- •Ron Harper Jr. signs a three-year, $9 million deal with the Celtics.
- •Boston declines Harper's $2.6 million team option to finalize the agreement.
- •Harper averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds last season.
- •The agreement occurs during trade discussions about Jaylen Brown.
- •Harper previously played for the Raptors and Pistons.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Reportedly Agree To Re-Sign 6-Foot-5 Wing To Bolster Bench Depth
"The Boston Celtics reportedly agreed to a deal to keep one of their 6-foot-5 wings with the team for another three seasons.
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