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BOSTON — Boston Celtics two-way player Ron Harper Jr. has been selected to participate in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars challenge as one of 7 G League players, the NBA announced on Monday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper headline Rising Stars selections

Top three NBA draft picks Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe headline the 10 rookies named to the annual Rising Stars showcase as part of NBA All-Star weekend.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 15

Newest Maine Celtics addition just went off in comeback win

The Maine Celtics have been on a roll. They’ve won 5 straight games and are slowly climbing up the Eastern Conference standings, while seeing standout performances from players like Amari Williams and Ron Harper Jr.

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

The reality Spurs must face after fielding full team for first time in NBA Cup loss to Knicks

It may have not been a coincidence. The San Antonio Spurs’ huge victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals also marked the first game in which Victor Wemanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper were all able to play.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / November 17

5x NBA champion Ron Harper goes off on today’s NBA

If you ask young fans, today’s NBA is considered the greatest version of basketball in the league’s history. When you ask older fans, they disagree, wholeheartedly.

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.

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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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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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.

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 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 / 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

Dylan Harper Has Earned $21 Million More Than 5x Champ And Father Ron Harper In Mere Minutes

It was a night of dreams coming true at the Barclays Center in New York. Cooper Flagg was selected as the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, yet it’s the N0.2 pick who’s arguably generating more buzz.

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / June 5

Ron Harper Sparks New Dylan Harper Trade Rumors

Dylan Harper is regarded as one of the top two players in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. With the San Antonio Spurs holding the No.2 pick, many people expect they will draft the promising guard.

Detroit Pistons News / Ball Exclusives / June 3

Ron Harper reveals his ultimate teammate starting five

Ron Harper was a key piece to five championship teams. He won three titles with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s and two with the Kobe-Shaq-led Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 17, 2024

Big Ten Makes Dylan Harper Announcement After Seton Hall-Rutgers Game

One of the best stories in college basketball this season has been the consistent performances from five-star true freshman Dylan Harper of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 1, 2024

Jordan may have stayed retired in ’95 if Bulls made this trade

Michael Jordan may have stayed retired in ’95 if Bulls traded Scottie Pippen for Shawn Kemp: ‘I wouldn’t have been as comfortable’

NBA legend Michael Jordan captivated the sports world by coming out of retirement in March 1995, and Scottie Pippen still being on the Bulls was a big factor.

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / July 15, 2024

Former Raptors Forward Signs With Celtics

Former Toronto Raptors forward Ron Harper Jr. is heading to Boston. The 24-year-old has reportedly earned an Exhibit 10 deal with the Celtics, per Keith Smith of Spotrac.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 17, 2024