Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-gay comments
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team, following his controversial social media posts criticizing the NBA's Pride Month celebrations.
- Ivey, 24, recently posted videos expressing strong opinions on religion and other topics, which contributed to the team's decision.
- The Bulls acquired Ivey from the Detroit Pistons last month, but he only played four games before being sidelined by a left knee injury.
- Ivey was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and has faced ongoing knee issues, limiting his playing time in recent seasons.
- He became a free agent after failing to agree on a contract extension with Detroit last summer.
