The Celtics dropped a total bombshell a few weeks back when they made the bold move to trade away franchise player Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. Seriously, it’s still wild to think about. Fans have definitely needed time to process that this really happened, and now they don’t have long at all to see Brown back on the parquet floor in Boston, but this time in a different uniform.
The Return Date Is Locked In
The calendar just got a major circled date: October 10th. The Celtics spilled the beans on their 2026 NBA preseason schedule this Monday morning, and it immediately highlighted a huge game. They’re slated for four preseason matchups, and two of them are against the 76ers. The very first one? It’s right there in Boston at TD Garden on October 10th. That’s the first shot we’ll get to see Brown potentially hit the floor against his now-former squad. Yeah, it’s preseason, so he might not even play, but you better believe the expectation is he’ll be in the building that night. Can you imagine the atmosphere?
What This Means For The Season
While it’s just a preseason game, this October 10th matchup is setting the stage. Even if Brown doesn’t suit up, it’s a taste of what’s to come. With the Celtics and 76ers in the same conference and division, they’re going to clash at least four times in the regular season. So, if you miss this initial preseason reunion, don’t sweat it too much; there will be plenty more opportunities to see Brown face off against his old team when the games really count. Get ready for some fireworks when those regular season games hit.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Leave a Reply