Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. set to sign three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Boston Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. will sign a new three-year, $9 million deal after the team declined his $2.6 million option. Harper, who played in 29 games last season, averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds. His new contract aims to solidify the Celtics' bench moving forward. NBA free agency opens on June 30, impacting the Celtics' roster decisions, especially regarding Jaylen Brown. The team's summer league starts on July 10, with assistant coach Amile Jefferson at the helm.
- •Harper Jr. intends to sign a three-year, $9 million deal with the Celtics.
- •Boston declined Harper's $2.6 million team option before the contract decision.
- •He averaged 1.8 points in six playoff appearances this year.
- •The Celtics' free agency decisions will impact the overall roster composition.
- •Summer league games for the Celtics begin on July 10.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — How Ron Harper Jr. Can Impact Boston Celtics Moving Forward
"The New Jersey native is set to get a new deal from the C's.
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