Celtics history marked by Young's birthday, Gugliotta's signing, and player trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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.
- •James Young born in 1995, drafted by Celtics in 2014
- •Tom Gugliotta signed with Boston in 2004
- •Four-team trade involved Dana Barros and Danny Fortson
- •Young had a brief NBA career, averaging 2.3 points
- •Gugliotta played 20 games for the Celtics before trade
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Young born; Gugliotta signs; Barros, Fortson traded
"Today in Boston Celtics history, James Young was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1995.
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