Jaden Ivey on IG Live after being waived by Bulls: ‘They’re liars, bro. This is lying’
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team" following his Instagram livestream comments criticizing the NBA's support of the LGBTQ community and expressing strong religious views.
- Ivey, sidelined for the season due to left knee pain, used multiple Instagram live sessions to share inflammatory remarks, including calling Pride Month "unrighteousness" and criticizing Catholicism.
- Bulls coach Billy Donovan emphasized the team's standards of professionalism, respect, and accountability as reasons behind the decision to waive Ivey.
- After being waived, Ivey continued to defend himself on Instagram Live, denying the Bulls' claims and asserting he was fulfilling his rehabilitation duties and preaching his religious beliefs.
- Ivey, acquired by the Bulls in February 2025 after being drafted fifth overall in 2022, had a promising career derailed by injuries, including a broken left leg and right knee surgery, and was set to become a restricted free agent this summer.
