Boston Celtics make key trades and signings on August 22
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

On August 22, the Boston Celtics marked significant moves in their history. In 2017, they traded Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and draft picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving. The deal faced complications due to Thomas's injury but was finalized with additional draft picks. The Celtics also re-signed Jeff Green to a four-year deal in 2012. The date saw other transactions, including the signing of Darius Miles in 2008 and Tyus Edney in 1997. Additionally, it marks the birthday of Harold Kottman, who played during the Celtics' inaugural season.
- •Celtics traded Isaiah Thomas to Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving in 2017.
- •Jeff Green re-signed with Boston on August 22, 2012.
- •Darius Miles signed with the Celtics in 2008 but was waived before the season.
- •Tyus Edney joined the Celtics in 1997, contributing for one season.
- •Born on this day in 1922, Harold Kottman played during Boston's inaugural season.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Irving trade; Edney, Miles sign; Green re-signs; Kottman born
"Today in Boston Celtics history, in 2017, the team traded Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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