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Celtics Sign Former Rutgers Star to Training Camp Contract

Bobby Krivitsky

Nov 23, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Ron Harper Jr. (8) drives to the net against \b25\during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Ron Harper Jr. (8) drives to the net against \b25\during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports / John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Summer League is underway for the Celtics. While the reigning NBA champions fell to the Heat, 114-109, in their first game in Las Vegas, there were plenty of positive takeaways from Saturday's tilt at Cox Pavilion.

That includes how well Baylor Scheierman played once he got his second wind and began showcasing his all-around impact.

And while the C's first-round pick in this year's draft is signed to a guaranteed contract, one of his teammates in Sin City who's fighting for a place in the league will join him at training camp in Boston.

According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Celtics signed Ron Harper Jr. to a non-guaranteed training camp deal.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Ron Harper Jr. (24) shoots the ball over Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0).
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The former Rutgers star registered two points and a block while on the floor for 10:05 during Boston's Summer League loss to Miami. He was on a two-way contract with the Raptors before getting injured and then waived in December.

Harper averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game in his senior collegiate campaign with the Scarlet Knights. He also knocked down 39.8 percent of the 5.3 shots he hoisted from beyond the arc.

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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