Pelicans' Jared Harper: Goes for 28 points in loss
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Harper recorded 28 points (9-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Legends.
Harper was the top scorer for Birmingham all season long, so it's not a surprise to see him lead the way on offense despite the team's playoff exit. One of the best scorers in the G League, Harper averaged 21.2 points per game on the season while also putting up 7.4 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game.
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Pelicans' Jared Harper: Hands out 12 assists Saturday
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Harper ended with 19 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 assists, six rebounds and two steals across 39 minutes in Saturday's win over the Hustle.
Harper's scoring output wasn't eye-popping by any means, but he still ended with a solid performance due to both his scoring and passing ability. He ends the regular season with averages of 21.2 points, 7.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game.
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Pelicans' Jared Harper: Scores team-high 28 points
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Harper scored 28 points (9-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) while adding eight assists and five rebounds across 35 minutes in Thursday's win over Stockton.
Harper shined once again and showed why he's one of the best scorers in the G League. He's scored at least 20 points in four of his last five appearances and heads into the final game of the regular season averaging 21.3 points per contest, one of the highest marks in the league.
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Pelicans' Jared Harper: Goes for 22 vs. Iowa
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Harper posted 22 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists and a rebound across 37 minutes in Tuesday's 114-106 win over Iowa.
The 24-year-old recently inked a two-way deal with the Pelicans but continues to play a big role on offense for the Squadron. This was his fifth game with at least 20 points in the current month, and he's averaging 21.0 points, 7.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game on the season.
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Pelicans' Jared Harper: Inks two-way deal with New Orleans
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Harper signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans on Tuesday.
Harper is averaging 20.9 points, 7.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 33.7 minutes across 20 appearances for the G League's Birmingham Squadron. The 24-year-old has made just 13 NBA appearances over the last three seasons.
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Jared Harper: Scores game-high 28 points
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Harper mustered 28 points (9-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists and four rebounds across 31 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Skyforce.
Harper had another impressive performance on both ends of the court and led the Squadron once again. He has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five contests and is averaging a healthy 21.3 points per game thus far.
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Jared Harper: Out with illness
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Harper was inactive for Thursday's loss to the Austin Spurs with a non-COVID illness.
Harper's next opportunity to return will be against Sioux Falls on Tuesday. He's averaging 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game for the Squadron this season.
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Jared Harper: Leads team in scoring vs. RGV
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Harper put up 25 points (6-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound and three assists across 31 minutes in Monday's 135-114 loss to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Harper shot efficiently Monday and he made 62.5 percent of his three pointers against the Vipers, a big improvement on his 37.3 season average. He wasn't as involved in dishing the ball as he usually is, however, with just three assists compared to his seven per game for Birmingham.
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Jared Harper: Puts up team-high 25 points
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Harper posted 25 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine assists, three steals and two rebounds across 43 minutes in Saturday's overtime loss against the Legends.
The Squadron might have lost in this game, but Harper delivered an excellent performance while also ending just one dime shy of putting up a double-double. Excelling both as a scorer and as a passer, Harper should continue being one of Birmingham's go-to players on offense as long as he remains healthy.
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Jared Harper: Scores 16 points Monday
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Harper had 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and three steals across 33 minutes in Monday's win over the Legends.
Harper has been one of the most consistent scorers in the G League this season, and while his numbers were not very good in this one, it must be said that he was one of seven Squadron players who registered 10 or more points. Harper is averaging 21.8 points per game this season.
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Jared Harper: Scores team-high 23 points
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Harper posted 23 points (9-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds and a steal across 36 minutes in Friday's win over the Hustle.
Harper has been the team's biggest scoring threat every time he steps on the hardwood, and this game wasn't any different as he carried the Squadron in the comfortable win over Memphis. Harper has scored at least 20 points in five of his last six games.
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Jared Harper: Hitting 20 with regularity
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Harper notched 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes in Tuesday's win over Santa Cruz.
Harper was one of Birmingham's best scoring threats once again, but that has been a steady role he's had all season long. The former Auburn star has scored at least 20 points in all but one of his appearances this season.
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Jared Harper: Scores 21 in victory
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Harper recorded 21 points (6-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds and a steal across 36 minutes in Monday's win over Agua Caliente.
Harper wasn't entirely efficient in this one, but he continues to show why he's one of the best scorers in the G League. Some of that can be attributed to his NBA experience, but the fact that he's having a strong season is simply undeniable. He's averaging 23.3 points per game on the campaign.
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Jared Harper: Explodes for 34 points
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Harper recorded 34 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists, six rebounds and four steals across 37 minutes in Monday's loss against the Blue.
The Squadron might have lost by seven points against Oklahoma City, but that outcome was not Harper's fault since he carried the team offensively while also delivering some good numbers on both ends of the court. Harper has now scored 20-plus points in each of his first five appearances in the regular season and is averaging a healthy 25.2 points per contest.
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Jared Harper: Scores team-high 21 points
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Harper posted 21 points (6-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 37 minutes in Friday's loss against South Bay.
Harper is one of the few players on the roster with NBA experience and that is noticeable, as he's been one of the team's most reliable scorers every time he steps on the hardwood. In fact, Harper has played just three games in the current G League regular season and is averaging a healthy 23.7 points per tilt.
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Jared Harper: Carries Birmingham once again
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Harper notched 22 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt), 10 assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block across 37 minutes in Sunday's win over Salt Lake City.
Harper is firmly entrenched as the Squadron's best player and biggest scoring threat, and his numbers back that up every time he steps on the court. Even though he's never been very efficient, he makes up for that with elite production almost on a nightly basis. He's averaging 25.0 points in his first two regular-season contests.
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Jared Harper: Parting ways with New Orleans
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Harper will be waived by the Pelicans on Sunday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Harper joined the Pelicans on a two-way contract in December, and he averaged 3.5 points in 5.0 minutes per game across his two appearances with the club. New Orleans is expected to sign Gary Clark to a two-way contract after waiving Harper.
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Pelicans' Jared Harper: Nets two-way deal from Pels
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Harper and the Pelicans agreed Monday on a one-year, two-way contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
New Orleans hasn't announced a corresponding roster move, but the team will either have to release one of its two existing two-way players -- Jose Alvarado and Daulton Hommes (lower leg) or sign one of the two to a standard contract in order to clear room for Harper. A 24-year-old point guard, Harper earned his two-way deal after averaging 21.3 points (on 47.3 percent shooting from the field), 6.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes over 12 appearances for the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.
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Jared Harper: Puts up 23 points Monday
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Harper had 23 points (7-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, two rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Monday's win over the Hustle.
One would have thought Harper's volume and scoring numbers would see a dip with Trey Murphy and Jaxson Hayes playing for Birmingham, but such wasn't the case and he surpassed the 20-point mark once again. Expect Harper to continue being the Squadron's biggest offensive threat until further notice.
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Jared Harper: Puts up 35 points in loss
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Harper scored 35 points (12-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding eight assists, four rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes in Sunday's loss to Mexico City.
The Squadron might have lost in this one, but that didn't stop Harper from posting his best game of the campaign. The former Auburn standout has scored at least 15 points in all but one game this season and is averaging a healthy 22.6 points per game on the campaign.
