Celtics sign Ron Harper Jr, two others to camp deals

The Celtics have finalized their training camp agreements with Kendall Brown, Jalen Bridges and Ron Harper Jr., per the NBA’s transaction log.

Brown, 22, was the No. 48 overall pick out of Baylor in 2022 and spent most of his first two seasons with the Pacers on two-way deals before being converted to a standard contract in March 2024.

Indiana released him last fall, and he spent last season in the G League with Long Island, where he averaged 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 37 games, shooting 56.5 percent from the field and 40 percent on threes. He also had a brief two-way stint with Brooklyn.

Bridges, meanwhile, comes over from Phoenix, where he spent his rookie year on a two-way. The Suns declined to extend him a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. Like Brown, Bridges played Summer League ball with Boston in July.

As for Harper, his agreement with the Celtics had already been reported last month.

All three players are on Exhibit 10 contracts, setting them up to compete for a two-way spot during camp.

Boston currently has those slots filled by rookies Max Shulga, Amari Williams and RJ Luis Jr., but Luis looks vulnerable given his undrafted status and the Celtics’ investment in the other two.