Beverly Hills Apologizes to Celtics Star Jaylen Brown for Ending His Event

City admits it provided inaccurate information about the event's permit status and says it takes "full accountability" for the error.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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After initially claiming that Celtics star Jaylen Brown's event during NBA All-Star weekend in Beverly Hills was shut down because the organizers proceeded without a permit, the city has now apologized and acknowledged that its previous statement contained "inaccurate information." Beverly Hills said no permit application was ever submitted or denied, and that the event took place on private property with the host's agreement.

Why it matters

The incident highlighted tensions between the city of Beverly Hills and high-profile figures like Brown, who accused the city of targeting him and his event based on "biased information." The city's reversal and apology aim to address concerns about potential discrimination and the appropriate use of municipal authority to regulate private events.

The details

Jaylen Brown organized an event at the mansion of Oakley founder James Jannard during NBA All-Star weekend. When a planned panel discussion was about to begin, seven police cars arrived and shut down the event. Beverly Hills initially claimed the event's permit had been denied, but Brown denied this and said the event was on private property with the host's approval. After reviewing the incident, Beverly Hills acknowledged its previous statement was inaccurate, as no permit application had been submitted or denied.

  • On February 20, 2026, Beverly Hills released a statement apologizing to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family.
  • The incident occurred during NBA All-Star weekend in February 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who organized an event during NBA All-Star weekend that was shut down by Beverly Hills police.

James Jannard

The founder of Oakley who hosted Jaylen Brown's event at his mansion in Beverly Hills.

Nancy Hunt-Coffey

The city manager of Beverly Hills who issued the apology on behalf of the city.

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What they’re saying

“Upon further internal review, the city has determined that its prior public communication contained inaccurate information.”

— Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City Manager of Beverly Hills (Instagram)

“A private gathering cannot lawfully be terminated based on assumption alone, particularly when no official ever entered the residence to observe conditions or verify any alleged violation.”

— Jaylen Brown (Social Media)

What’s next

Jaylen Brown is considering legal action in response to the incident and the city's handling of it.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for clear and transparent communication between municipalities and high-profile individuals, as well as the importance of ensuring that any regulatory actions are based on verified facts rather than assumptions or potential biases.