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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown says he isn’t the litigious type. But that doesn’t mean that Brown isn’t exploring legal action following an awkward incident in Beverly Hills at a party prior to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Brown hosted a party on the Saturday night before the game to promote his performance brand, 741, at a private residence owned by Oakley founder Jim Jannard. Brown is also sponsored by Oakley.
However, police eventually showed up and shut down the party, claiming that the NBA superstar did not have the proper permission to host the event.
Afterward, Brown took to social media, calling the community “trash’ and claiming that it cost him $300,000.
For a little more context, the police came to shut down Jaylen Brown’s panel in Beverly Hills around 7 PM, claiming he didn’t file the proper permit.
“I know I play for the Celtics, and I know we’re in LA. But hey, I didn’t think y’all would do me like this.”
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— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) February 15, 2026
Jaylen Brown Could Take Legal Action Against Beverly Hills
The Celtics returned to action on Thursday night following the All-Star break, and after a 121-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors, Brown was asked about the incident and how he plans to proceed.
“I’m not a legality type of pursuing guy, but you embarrassed my brand and my team. And I think that is unfair,” Brown told reporters. “And for you to continue to tell untruths in your apology statement, I feel offended by it. I will circle back with my team this weekend, and we will make a decision …It’s hard to say that you were not being targeted.”
Brown claims that his event did not require the permits that Beverly Hills Police requested because it was a private, invitation-only gathering and not a commercial or public event.
Beverly Hills city manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey also apologized to Brown and the Jannard family. Although she stated that city workers “observed circumstances that are believed to be City code violations and for that reason alone, the event was ended.”