Ex-Kings announcer loses appeal of firing for ‘All Lives Matter’ tweet
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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In brief
A federal appeals court upheld the termination of Grant Napear, Sacramento Kings' longtime announcer, following his controversial 2020 Twitter response to Black Lives Matter discussions. The court's decision confirmed that his 'All Lives Matter' tweet constituted grounds for dismissal, rejecting his appeal against the firing. This case highlights the intersection of free speech, corporate accountability, and social media controversies in professional sports broadcasting.
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Ex-Kings announcer loses appeal of firing for ‘All Lives Matter’ tweet
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday against former Sacramento announcer Grant Napear, who was fired in 2020 after responding to a former Kings player’s question about BLM on Twitter.
