Jaylen Brown's return game to Boston won't happen on the opening week of the 2026-27 NBA season. Brown represented the Celtics for 10 seasons, having been the longest-serving member as he helped the team win the title in 2024. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSome may have anticipated the league to dedicate a game on opening week to having the Celtics face the 76ers. "The league does not care about the "Jaylen Brown returns to Boston" storyline at all," Karalis wrote on social media. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Celtics will definitely miss having Jaylen Brown on the squad.