Celtics are waiving Jay Scrubb, Ron Harper Jr. and Hason Ward

The Celtics have renounced it Jay Scrubb, Ron Harper Jr. And Hason Wardaccording to the NBA's official transaction log. All three players were signed to non-guaranteed contracts.

Because their deals included Exhibit 10 language, Scrubb, Harper and Ward are each eligible for a bonus worth up to $77.5K if they spend at least 60 days with the Celtics' G League affiliate in Maine.

Scrubb has three years of NBA experience with the Clippers and Magic. The 55th pick in the 2020 draft, he spent the first two years of his career on a two-way deal with Los Angeles, then played in the G League for the Magic's affiliate in 2022-23 and impressed enough to earn a B -way deal earned. Way deal in March this year.

He signed a two-way contract with the Celtics last summer, but suffered an ACL injury that sidelined him for the season. After completing his rehab process, he rejoined the C's on a training camp deal in October. Scrubb still has eligibility to play for both players, but after recovering from the injury and fulfilling all three of Boston's two-way deals, he will open the year in the G League.

Scrubb is a player to monitor. Still only 24 years old, he averaged 22.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in two G League seasons. He could be someone the Celtics return to down the road once their roster opens up a bit. Another team is free to sign or claim him if they wish.

Harper is in a similar position to Scrubb. Although he went undrafted in 2022, he was given a two-way contract by the Raptors shortly after the draft. Like Scrubb, he didn't play much at the NBA level and saw more extensive action in the G League.

Harper only appeared in six G League games last year, but averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks in his last good season in 2022-23. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury after playing in just one NBA game in 23/24 and was released by the Raptors last December.

As with Scrubb, the Celtics offered Harper an Exhibit 10 contract and the chance to compete for a roster spot now that he's healthy. He made three preseason appearances with the Celtics and, at 24, will be a player to keep an eye on down the line.

The Celtics signed Ward to an Exhibit 10 contract on Wednesday so he can play for Maine this season. As we mentioned in our original story, Ward is a 6-foot-2 forward who helped Iowa State reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament last season. He averaged 6.0 PPG and 3.8 RPG.

Theoretically, Boston could be standing before the regular season even begins. They have 18 players under contract. However, the Celtics have yet to make a decision on their potential 15th man Lonnie Walker IVwho averaged 7.3 PPG on just 16.4 MPG in the preseason. While the Celtics have room for Walker on the regular season roster, he would cost exponentially more than his minimum salary due to the team's position well above the tax line. We should have clarity on what the Celtics plan to do by the unofficial cut-down day on Saturday.