Celtics to sign Ron Harper Jr. to two-year contract

The Celtics are signing forward Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Harper is currently on a two-way deal with Boston and has appeared in 26 games this season. The 6-foot-5 forward is averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per contest, with most of his playing time coming in the second half of the year.

Prior to joining the Celtics, Harper spent time with the Raptors and Pistons.

According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith, Harper will be signed to a prorated three-year veteran’s minimum contract. The structure of the deal will allow Boston to remain below the luxury tax while filling its 15th roster spot.