[4] Not selected in the 2009 NBA draft, Harris began his professional career in France with Strasbourg IG, signing with the team on August 23, 2009.

[5] In nine games, Harris averaged 6.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.11 steals and made 37.5% of field goal attempts.

By the end of March 2010, Harris signed with the D-League team Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

[5] After beginning the 2011–12 season with the Vipers, Harris was invited to the Miami Heat's training camp on December 12, 2011.

On July 4, 2012, the Heat declined to extend a qualifying offer to Harris, making him an unrestricted free agent.

On July 10, 2013, the Pelicans sent Harris and teammate Robin Lopez to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-way trade that also involved the Sacramento Kings.

[21] Harris has two siblings: a brother, Kendal, a top-rated point guard in the 2013 class, and a sister, Tresa.