Chicago Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey After Anti-LGBTQ Rants, Religion Controversy
Key Takeaways
- Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team.
- Posts included religious rants and criticism of Pride Month.
- Announcement released Monday confirming the waiver.
Bulls Waive Ivey
The Bulls waived Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team.
“Jaden Ivey Waived by Bulls for Conduct Detrimental to Team The Chicago Bulls officially waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday, citing conduct detrimental to the team”
Ivey posted a social media rant targeting the NBA's Pride Month celebrations.
He has spoken in the past about dealing with depression.
Ivey appeared in just four games before being shut down for the season.
Ivey's Rants and Family Context
Ivey's rants erupted after he was shut down for the season.
He accused the NBA of proclaiming Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness.
His mother is the head women's basketball coach at Notre Dame.
Limited Playing Time, Injury Struggles
Ivey was the fifth overall pick in 2022.
“The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team, they announced on Monday”
Injuries severely limited him.
The Bulls acquired him in February but he played only four games.
Bulls' Roster Moves and Future
The Bulls made the move amid a roster dealing with injuries.
Coach Donovan named an infrequently used lineup.
Six key players were on the injury report.
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