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NBA founded in 1949; Celtics' notable trades and remembrances

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

NBA founded in 1949; Celtics' notable trades and remembrances
Summary

On August 3, 2026, the NBA, with the Boston Celtics as a founding franchise, marks its founding date in 1949. Celtics forward Ron Mercer was traded to the Denver Nuggets on this date in 1999, along with Popeye Jones and Dwayne Schintzius, for draft assets. In 2001, Jerome Moiso was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers for Roshown McLeod, who was waived shortly after. This day also recognizes the birthday of former point guard Doug Overton, born in 1969, and commemorates the passing of Dick Hemric in 2017, who contributed to the Celtics' first championship in 1957.

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  • •NBA founded in 1949; Celtics were a founding franchise.
  • •Mercer traded to Nuggets with Jones and Schintzius in 1999.
  • •Moiso sent to 76ers for McLeod in 2001.
  • •Doug Overton born in 1969; played 48 games for Celtics.
  • •Dick Hemric, a 1957 championship player, passed away in 2017.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: NBA founded; Mercer, Moiso dealt; Overton born; Hemric RIP
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Today in Boston Celtics history, The National Basketball Association (NBA), as we recognize it today, was founded in 1949.

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