Jaylen Brown

The NBA fines Brown $35,000 for public criticism of officiating following Boston's defeat by San Antonio on 10 January 2026.

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The NBA imposes another fine, this time $50,000, after Brown criticises officiating during a livestream following Boston's elimination in Game 7 against Philadelphia.

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Beverly Hills police shut down an event held under Brown's 741 brand at a private residence, citing a permit issue. Brown publicly disputes this account, asserts that no permit was required and alleges targeted discrimination.

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After Derrick White is selected to replace Kawhi Leonard for Paris 2024, Brown addresses Nike on X and implies that his exclusion may be linked to his earlier criticism of the sportswear company.

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While several partners sever ties with Ye after a series of antisemitic remarks, Jaylen Brown initially says he intends to remain associated with Donda Sports while condemning hate. The following day, he reverses his position and ends his association with the agency.

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As vice-president of the players' union, Brown says several players consider the six conditions imposed by Brooklyn on Kyrie Irving after his suspension for sharing an antisemitic film excessive, and that he expects a union challenge.

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Brown reposts a video with the word 'Energy' showing a group of Black Hebrew Israelites near Barclays Center for Kyrie Irving's return. Following criticism, he says he thought they were members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and did not know the group's identity.

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After Nike co-founder Phil Knight says the relationship with Kyrie Irving is probably over, Brown publicly responds, 'Since when did Nike care about ethics?', opening a lasting conflict with the brand.

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