The Boston Celtics waived RJ Luis Jr. in the hours leading up to tip-off against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. It was a preseason finale that ended with a game-winning floater by Xavier Tillman Sr. His swish propelled the hosts to a 110-108 win on the TD Garden parquet.
A day later, Boston signed Ron Harper Jr. to a two-way deal, filling the void created by parting with Luis. "I just came in and worked hard," he said Friday at the Auerbach Center. "I was kind of unaware of the opportunity that was going to present itself.