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A Saturday night event hosted by Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was shut down by the city of Beverly Hills, with officials saying it lacked a permit and even claiming they had rejected one.
The event promoting Brown’s performance brand, 741, was held at Oakley founder Jim Jannard’s home. Brown has a sponsorship deal with Oakley.
The city offered an apology to Brown due to “inaccurate information,” backtracking on their claim that a permit was denied and saying “no permit was ever applied for, denied, and that the residence had no prior violations on record.”
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 15, 2025. (John Jones/ Imagn Images)
However, Brown, who said he didn’t need to apply for a permit, since the venue was at a private residence, said the apology was not enough.
“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 ESPN.
Brown said Beverly Hills’ statement “continue[d] to tell untruths.” The city said, “No alleged proof of any violation was ever produced to the homeowner, our team or legal counsel. Without observation, documentation, or confirmed violations, enforcement action based on belief alone raises serious due-process concerns.”
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
“I wanted to enjoy myself, and I felt that got taken away,” Brown told reporters after Thursday’s Celtics game, in which he had a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors. “I was embarrassed. If it happened to me, I’m sure it happened to a bunch of people in the past. I look at it like that.
“There are probably a bunch of people that don’t scream, falls on deaf ears, which is unfortunate. I’m not sure what the conclusion is. . . Even the statement that they put out, they included some stuff that wasn’t true, even in the apology. So I don’t think the apology is acceptable. I lost a lot of money [with our] partners, et cetera. People were making assumptions that we didn’t go through the proper protocols. So, all around, it’s just a bad taste in my mouth. I’m extremely offended. My team is offended. I’m not sure what the conclusion is going to be. All I know is it’s some bulls—.”
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown takes a free throw against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on March 8, 2025. (Brian Fluharty/ Imagn Images)
Brown said he would discuss the matter with his team and decide whether to pursue legal action afterward.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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For the first time in the team’s history, Altitude Sports is broadcasting Denver Nuggets home games in Spanish. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced it has contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
“I think that is what the public wanted,” said Ivan De La Garza, producer for the broadcast team.
A team of three people, two commentators and a producer, sit in a press box at the top of Ball Arena. Their commentary is then synced with the traditional Altitude broadcast video and shared on the Altitude Plus application.
“With the Nuggets winning in the last five years, there is a tremendous amount of following from Latino people trying to listen to and watch the games in Spanish,” said Andres Casas, color commentator for the broadcast.
Casas said he strives to bring the same energy fans get during soccer broadcasts into the basketball broadcasts.
“That excitement that gets you. We want people to feel they are at the game,” Casas said.
“It has been so amazing to be a part of the Spanish broadcast for the Nuggets. I have been a fan of the Nuggets for my whole life,” said Jena Garcia, play-by-play commentator.
Garcia said it has been a dream come true to help bring this broadcast to her community.
“I’ve always desired to hear a Spanish broadcast, just as a fan. To be a part of it is just incredible,” Garcia said.
Those working in the broadcast said they are honored to help expand the reach of the Nuggets and sports in accessing diverse communities.
“We love sports. We are passionate, we are loud. We like to get together and enjoy sports,” De La Garza said.
“The Nuggets have a huge following, especially on the Spanish side. So, it is great for them to be able to listen to what is going on, game by game, especially into the playoffs,” Casas said.
“It is just another step of access that they are getting to be a fan of basketball,” Garcia said.
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