Celtics' Jaylen Brown ejected after argument with officials

All-Star forward was upset over lack of foul call in nationally televised game against Spurs

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown was ejected from Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs after receiving back-to-back technical fouls following an argument with the officials. Brown was upset after no foul was called when he lost the ball out of bounds in the first half, leading to his ejection in the nationally televised matchup between two of the NBA's top teams.

Why it matters

Brown has been vocal about his displeasure with officiating in the past, and this incident highlights the ongoing tensions between players and referees in the NBA. The ejection of a star player in a high-profile game also raises questions about the consistency and fairness of officiating decisions.

The details

Brown received his first technical foul from official Tyler Ford after continuing to voice his displeasure over the no-call. He then received a second technical just seconds later from official Suyash Mehta, resulting in an automatic ejection. Brown had to be restrained by teammates and staff as he continued yelling at the officials after the ejection.

  • The incident occurred with 3:42 remaining in the first half of the Celtics-Spurs game on March 11, 2026.
  • Brown was fined $35,000 by the NBA on January 12, 2026 for criticizing the officials following a previous Celtics-Spurs game.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A 26-year-old All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics who has been outspoken about his frustrations with NBA officiating in the past.

Tyler Ford

An NBA official who assessed the first technical foul on Jaylen Brown.

Suyash Mehta

An NBA official who assessed the second technical foul on Jaylen Brown, resulting in his ejection.

Derrick White

A Boston Celtics guard who defended Brown's actions and criticized the officials' decision to eject him.

Jayson Tatum

A Boston Celtics All-Star forward who also defended Brown and disagreed with the officials' decision to eject him.

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What they’re saying

“He definitely earned the first one and then I thought the second one was (expletive), honestly. I mean, it's a passionate game, high-level game. You can't throw out a guy that's done so much for us all year in a game like this, especially joining in, like I wouldn't throw him out. I think that was ridiculous.”

— Derrick White, Boston Celtics guard (nbcboston.com)

“He definitely got pushed. The first tech probably warranted, emotions are high, but second tech ...? You've got to understand, national TV game, two of the best teams in the league and you make a big deal about stars playing and then you're trigger happy, throw somebody out the game. So I disagree with it.”

— Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics forward (nbcboston.com)

“This the (expletive) I be talking about.”

— Jaylen Brown (Jaylen Brown's X account)

What’s next

The NBA is expected to review the incident and determine if any further disciplinary action is warranted for Brown's actions or the officials' handling of the situation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between players and officials in the NBA, as well as the challenges of maintaining composure and sportsmanship in high-stakes, nationally televised games. It also raises questions about the consistency and fairness of officiating decisions, which can have a significant impact on the outcome of games.