Gordon Hayward signs with Celtics on this day in 2017
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2017, Gordon Hayward announced he would join the Boston Celtics after leaving the Utah Jazz. The decision was confirmed following his agent's earlier denial of reports regarding a Boston signing. The move reunited Hayward with coach Brad Stevens, whom he had previously worked with at Butler. Additionally, the day marks the birthday of former Celtics player Adrian Griffin and the passing of Gene Conley, who played for both the Celtics and Red Sox.
- •Gordon Hayward announced his signing with the Celtics in 2017.
- •Hayward previously played for the Utah Jazz before the Celtics.
- •Adrian Griffin was born on this date in 1974.
- •Gene Conley, a dual-sport athlete, passed away on this date in 2017.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Hayward agrees to sign; Griffin, Lucas born; Conley passes
"Today in Boston Celtics history, in 2017, the team successfully traded for All-Star forward Gordon Hayward.
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