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Dylan Harper made his NBA debut in a game that will be remembered for his teammate Victor Wembanyama. Victor Wembanyama made a statement in the San Antonio Spurs season opener, scoring 40 points to dominate the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 23

Dylan Harper Blames Age for Not Knowing His Dad’s Highlights but Never Forgot His Battles With Michael Jordan

Father-son duos in the NBA may not be all that uncommon nowadays, but it remains special nonetheless. Ron Harper’s son Dylan will be the latest second-gen athlete to step foot into the league, in the Spurs’ season-opener against the Dallas Mavericks and a lot of questions directed at him in the build-up were about his father.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Who Is Ron Harper Jr.? Everything to Know About New Celtics Star’s Two-Way Contract

Ron Harper Jr. is one of those fringe talents in the NBA whose consistency only seems to grow. After going undrafted in 2022, the former Rutgers standout has been bouncing between the G League and short NBA stints.

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How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / October 16

Celtics to convert Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract

The Celtics are making a move to keep Ron Harper Jr. in the fold. After waiving rookie RJ Luis on Wednesday, Boston plans to convert Harper to a two-way contract, his agent Drew Gross told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Son of five-time NBA champion signs with Celtics

The Boston Celtics have made a new commitment to the son of a five-time NBA champion just before the start of the 2025-26 season. Ron Harper Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Celtics son Thursday, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Celtics converting Ron Harper Jr. to two-way deal

After waiving RJ Luis on Wednesday, the Celtics are poised to convert Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way contract.

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MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Bryce Harper-Led $709M Trio Blamed for Phillies Disaster After Dodgers Crush World Series Hopes

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season-ending 2-1 loss to the Dodgers was painfully rough to watch. Apart from reliever Orion Kerkering’s rushed throw that went terribly wrong, the Phillies were able to manage only four hits all night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

Some of the NBA's most successful and lauded players never made an All-Star team. The reasons are plenty, but the 20 that made our list truly stand out.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Why Dylan Harper won’t let rookie year limit goals with Spurs

Though San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper’s focus to start training camp is on returning from a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, it is, relatively speaking, a minor injury.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / September 20

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.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Ron Harper Reveals Michael Jordan's True Feelings About The GOAT Debate With LeBron James

NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson recently stated on The Basketball Society Podcast that Michael Jordan is still in competition with LeBron James due to the GOAT debate.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / August 25

Can Spurs' Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle Play Together? Two Things to Watch

The San Antonio Spurs had their pick of the litter in Brooklyn, N.Y. this summer. With it, they added Dylan Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 17

Celtics Notes: Boston Signs Forward, 10-Man Rotation Predicted, More

The Boston Celtics signed Ron Harper Jr. to a contract, adding him to the team entering training camp and preseason. Harper Jr. has three season under his belt, though most of the time was spent in the G-League.

Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / August 17

Boston Celtics sign 5-time NBA champion’s son to Exhibit 10 contract

One of the top names in the NBA Draft this year was Dylan Harper, who was selected second overall by the San Antonio Spurs. Harper is the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 16

Chicago Bulls Legend's Son Signs Contract with Boston Celtics

A month after his younger brother, Dylan, officially signed his rookie scale contract with the San Antonio Spurs, Ron Harper Jr. put pen to paper as well.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Celtics, Ron Harper Jr. agree to contract

The Celtics are signing wing Ron Harper Jr. to a contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Terms were not reported, though it’s likely a one-year, non-guaranteed deal.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 16

Celtics to sign free-agent wing

The Celtics are signing free agent wing Ron Harper Jr.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 8

Ron Harper Issues Praise for Former Rockets' Wing

In the sports world, athletes don't often receive their flowers until much later on down the line. On second thought, that's applicable to everything in life, not just the sports sector.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 26

Former Lakers Guard Ron Harper Makes Plea To NBA Fans

Debates in all sports are commonplace but when it comes to basketball, the energy surrounding these debates and, particularly the GOAT talks is unlike anything else.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 25

Detroit Pistons Cut Ties With Young Veteran

Another roster move will be made by the Detroit Pistons this summer. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Pistons plan to waive the two-way player, Ron Harper Jr.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / July 24

Son of former NBA veteran released by Pistons

The 25-year-old didn’t make the Celtics’ standard roster for 2024-25, having been waived last October. He caught on with the Pistons in early January, but only appeared in one NBA game with Detroit.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Vegas Summer League Debut Date Revealed for Spurs Rookie Dylan Harper

Former Rutgers University Scarlet Knights combo guard Dylan Harper, the first of the San Antonio Spurs' two lottery picks in the 2025 NBA draft, sat out what would have been his Las Vegas Summer League debut Thursday — an eventual 111-70 blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers — with a groin injury.

Detroit Pistons News / The SportsRush / June 26