Celtics history marked by Young's birthday, Gugliotta's signing, and player trades

On August 16, 2026, the Boston Celtics reflect on notable events in franchise history. James Young was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1995. The Celtics drafted Young 17th overall in 2014 after a successful stint at Kentucky, although he struggled in the NBA, averaging 2.3 points per game. This date also marks Tom Gugliotta's signing with Boston in 2004, where he played 20 games before being traded. Additionally, a significant four-team trade occurred, involving Dana Barros and Danny Fortson, reshaping the team's roster at the time.

• 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Young born; Gugliotta signs; Barros, Fortson traded