Historical NBA Transactions on August 17

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Transactions listed are from the 1946-47 through 2023-24 BAA/NBA seasons.

• August 17, 2021

  The New York Knicks signed Alec Burks to a multi-year contract.

  The Boston Celtics traded Evan Fournier and a 2023 2nd round draft pick (Amari Bailey was later selected) to the New York Knicks for cash. 2023 2nd-rd pick was originally 2022 pick that did not convey Boston also received a trade exception

  The Philadelphia 76ers signed Joel Embiid to a contract extension.

  The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Josh Hall to a two-way contract.

  The New York Knicks signed Taj Gibson to a multi-year contract.

  The New York Knicks signed Derrick Rose to a multi-year contract.

• August 17, 2018

  The Houston Rockets waived R.J. Hunter.

  The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Isaiah Taylor as a free agent.

• August 17, 2016

  The Portland Trail Blazers signed Grant Jerrett.

  The Miami Heat signed Beno Udrih.

  The Boston Celtics signed Marcus Georges-Hunt.

• August 17, 2015

  The Milwaukee Bucks signed Marcus Landry.

  The Memphis Grizzlies signed Michael Holyfield.

• August 17, 2009

  The Sacramento Kings signed Desmond Mason as a free agent.

• August 17, 2007

  The Washington Wizards traded Juan Carlos Navarro to the Memphis Grizzlies for a 2010 1st round draft pick (Xavier Henry was later selected).

• August 17, 2006

  The New Jersey Nets signed Eddie House as a free agent.

• August 17, 2000

  The Philadelphia 76ers signed Jermaine Jackson as a free agent.

• August 17, 1999

  The Seattle SuperSonics signed Greg Foster as a free agent.

  The Charlotte Hornets signed Eddie Robinson as a free agent.

  The Washington Wizards signed Aaron Williams as a free agent.

• August 17, 1996

  The Indiana Pacers signed Jerome Allen as a free agent.

• August 17, 1994

  The Minnesota Timberwolves fired Sidney Lowe as Head Coach.

• August 17, 1990

  The Boston Celtics signed Dave Popson as a free agent.

  The San Antonio Spurs signed Dave Greenwood as an unrestricted free agent.

  The Denver Nuggets signed Clifford Lett as a free agent.

• August 17, 1989

  The Houston Rockets signed John Lucas as an unrestricted free agent.

• August 17, 1988

  The Charlotte Hornets signed Tim Kempton as a free agent.

• August 17, 1974

  The Spirits of St. Louis signed Gus Gerard.

• August 17, 1972

  The Denver Rockets waived Al Tucker.

• August 17, 1971

  Jerry Steele resigns as Head Coach for Carolina Cougars.

• August 17, 1970

  The Carolina Cougars traded Bill Bunting to the New York Nets for a draft choice and cash.

• August 17, 1968

  The Oakland Oaks signed Warren Jabali.