Trending Now - Bulls Release Jaden Ivey Following Controversial Remarks

WHO:

TMZ - Jaden Ivey, NBA player, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons

ESPN - Jaden Ivey, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons

RealGM Basketball - Jaden Ivey, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons

WHAT:

TMZ - The Chicago Bulls have waived Jaden Ivey following his anti-LGBTQ comments.

ESPN - The Bulls announced the decision to waive Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team.

ESPN - Ivey was acquired in a trade with the Detroit Pistons in February 2026.

ESPN - Ivey appeared in four games for the Bulls before being shut down for the rest of the 2025-2026 season due to a left knee injury.

RealGM Basketball - Ivey made anti-LGBTQ comments on social media, including a statement about Pride Month.

WHERE:

ESPN - Chicago, Illinois (home of the Chicago Bulls)

ESPN - Detroit, Michigan (home of the Detroit Pistons)

WHEN:

ESPN - Ivey was drafted with the No. 5 pick in 2022.

ESPN - Ivey was traded to the Bulls in February 2026.

ESPN - Ivey was limited to 30 games in the 2024-2025 season due to knee issues.

WHY:

ESPN - Ivey's comments criticized the NBA's celebration of Pride Month, which he referred to as "celebrating unrighteousness."

HOW:

ESPN - Ivey posted a series of videos on social media expressing his views on Pride Month and the NBA's related promotions.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 23:09 UTC)

The Chicago Bulls have waived Jaden Ivey following his anti-LGBTQ comments made on social media, which included criticism of the NBA's celebration of Pride Month. Ivey, who was acquired in a trade with the Detroit Pistons in February 20th26, played only four games for the Bulls before being sidelined for the rest of the season due to a left knee injury. The team announced that the decision to waive him was due to conduct detrimental to the organization.