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April 4, 2026
Upgraded to standard deal
Harper agreed Saturday with the Celtics on a two-year contract, Shams Charania of ESPN.
Analysis
Harper signed a two-way contract with the Celtics prior to the start of the 2025-26 season, but the 25-year-old forward has performed well enough between stops at the NBA level and G League to earn a spot on the 15-man roster, which will keep him available for the postseason. Despite being upgraded from his two-way deal, Harper isn't expected to be a regular member of the rotation when Boston is at full strength. Through 26 appearances with the Celtics this season, Harper has averaged 3.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 three-pointers in 10.3 minutes per game.
April 1, 2026
Cleared to play
Harper (ankle) is available for Wednesday against Miami.
Analysis
Harper will shake off a questionable tag for this contest. With the Celtics mostly healthy, Harper is likely to be an emergency depth option.
March 31, 2026
Iffy for Wednesday
Harper (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Harper remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against Atlanta. His status doesn't carry much weight in fantasy hoops, however.
March 30, 2026
Ruled out with ankle sprain
Harper is out for Monday's game against Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Analysis
Harper's next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Heat in Miami. With the Rutgers product sidelined Monday, Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh could pick up a couple of extra minutes on the wing.
March 30, 2026
Iffy for Monday with ankle sprain
Harper is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain.
Analysis
With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sitting out Monday, Harper could be part of the Boston rotation Monday, but he'll first need to prove during pregame warmups that he's not hindered by the ankle injury. Harper has appeared in nine of the Celtics' 14 games in March, averaging 4.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per contest.
March 29, 2026
Available to return
Harper (ankle) is available to return to Sunday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Harper sustained a right ankle sprain in the second quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return. However, the 25-year-old forward has been cleared to return in the second half.
March 29, 2026
Questionable to return Sunday
Harper is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Hornets due to a right ankle sprain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Analysis
With Derrick White (knee) and Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined, Harper saw increased playing time in the first half. However, he's questionable to return for the second half after heading back to the locker room with 7:06 remaining in the second quarter.
March 29, 2026
Leaves for locker room
Harper exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Hornets due to an apparent right ankle injury, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Analysis
With Derrick White (knee) and Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined, Harper entered the rotation and logged 10 minutes before heading back to the locker room with 7:06 remaining in the second quarter. He can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.