Forget waiting for LeBron James to drop his 2026-27 season bombshell, because the Boston Celtics just unveiled their preseason schedule, and holy cow, it’s got two absolutely massive matchups against the Philadelphia 76ers. Yeah, you read that right. The very team that bounced them out of the playoffs last season, on May 2, 2026, in Round One Game Seven, is coming back to town, and so is a certain superstar who used to rock the green and white.
The Blockbuster Return We’ve Been Waiting For
This isn’t just any regular preseason game. We’re talking about Jaylen Brown’s return to TD Garden after that blockbuster trade sent him to Philadelphia. Can you believe it? The dude was a Celtic for an entire decade, played a huge part in winning a championship, and even snagged a Finals MVP award. It’s no secret either; Brown himself confirmed he never wanted to leave Boston. So, when he steps back onto that court, you just know it’s gonna be a hero’s welcome like no other. Imagine the roar of that crowd!
And it’s not just Boston that’s going to be lit up. His first game in Philly, where he’ll face off against his old team at Xfinity Mobile Arena, that’s going to be absolute appointment viewing. The Philadelphia faithful will be going completely nuts for their new star against his former squad. Talk about high drama right out of the gate, even if it’s preseason!
NBA’s Preseason Blunder?
Here’s where things get a little frustrating. While having a home-and-home set in the preseason totally makes sense logistically, is it just me, or does it feel like the NBA fumbled the ball big time here? This Sixers-Celtics showdown, with all the history, all the bad blood from that playoff elimination, and all the hype around Jaylen Brown’s return, should have been an Opening Night main event during the regular season. Why drop this kind of juice in the preseason? It honestly seems like an own-goal on the NBA’s part.
What if the Sixers decide to play it smart and hold Brown out of those preseason contests? It makes sense from their side, right? They’d want to save all that incredible energy and drama for when the games actually count. It just adds another layer of “what if” to an already electric situation. We’re still waiting on the full preseason campaign from the Sixers, and obviously, LeBron James’s landing spot is still going to have a massive effect on the whole regular season schedule. But for now, get ready for some serious preseason fireworks.
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Originally reported by Liberty Ballers.
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