Celtics sign James Young, Jermaine O'Neal on July 10
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Last updated Jul 10, 2026
On July 10, 2014, the Boston Celtics signed James Young to a three-year rookie contract after selecting him 17th overall in the NBA Draft. Young, from the University of Kentucky, struggled during his time with the Celtics, averaging 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds. Additionally, on this date in 2010, Jermaine O’Neal joined the team, playing 49 games over two seasons while averaging 5.2 points. The anniversary also marks a three-team trade that brought Tyler Zeller to Boston from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. Zeller averaged 7.1 points and 4 rebounds per game during his three seasons with the Celtics.
- •James Young signed with Celtics on July 10, 2014.
- •Jermaine O’Neal joined Celtics in 2010.
- •Tyler Zeller acquired from Cavaliers in a 2014 trade.
- •Young averaged 2.3 points in his tenure with Boston.
- •O’Neal played 49 games over two seasons.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: James Young, Jermaine O'Neal signed; Tyler Zeller trade
"The Kentucky alum averaged 2.3 points and 1.1 rebounds in his time in green and white.
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