Boston Celtics remember Reggie Lewis; sign players including Jaylen Brown

On July 27, 1993, Reggie Lewis collapsed while training at Brandeis University and was later pronounced dead, impacting the Celtics profoundly. Lewis, drafted 22nd overall by Boston in 1987, was poised to lead the franchise into a new era. On the same date in 2016, Jaylen Brown signed his rookie contract, alongside deals for Gerald Green, Terry Rozier, and others. Brown, picked third in the 2016 NBA Draft, later contributed to a championship win in 2024 before moving to the 76ers in 2026. The day is also marked by the signing of Zoran Dragic and waiving of Allan Ray, highlighting significant transitions in the team's roster history.

• 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Reggie Lewis dies; Brown, Rozier, Green, Crowder sign