The Detroit Pistons waived two-way participant Ron Harper Jr. to clear a roster spot. Harper, initially undrafted out of Rutgers in 2022, signed with Detroit late final season on a two-way deal. The transfer creates flexibility for the Pistons’ two-way contract state of affairs heading into the upcoming marketing campaign.
Harper made only one look for the Pistons in April, scoring 4 factors and gathering seven rebounds in 17 minutes. He performed 23 video games for Detroit’s G League affiliate, the Motor Metropolis Cruise, averaging 17.4 factors and 4.5 rebounds per recreation.
The 24-year-old has performed 11 NBA video games all through his profession. Harper spent two seasons with the Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal and had a short stint with the Boston Celtics’ affiliate, the Maine Celtics, in 2024.
Detroit prolonged a qualifying two-way supply to restricted free agent Daniss Jenkins, who spent final season beneath a two-way contract with the group.
Jenkins showcased his talents throughout NBA Summer time League and stays unsigned regardless of the qualifying supply. With Harper’s departure, Detroit now has the roster flexibility to accommodate Jenkins’ return.
The waiver clears the ultimate impediment for Jenkins to doubtlessly return to Detroit’s two-way roster after his sturdy summer time league efficiency.
