The Chicago Bulls have released guard Jaden Ivey after he voiced his critiques of the NBA’s Pride Month initiatives through various social media videos. The organization stated that the decision stemmed from conduct detrimental to the team.
Monday morning, Ivey shared a video condemning the league’s celebration of Pride Month, referring to it as “unrighteousness.”
“The world can claim LGBTQ rights, right?” Ivey asserted in the clip. “They’re loud about Pride Month and the NBA’s support for it. It’s all on display. They say, ‘Join us for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness.’ So, is it wrong for one to speak righteousness?”
His recent posts echo similar sentiments, as the 24-year-old has been candid about his struggles with depression.
In another clip, Ivey labeled Catholicism as a “false religion,” a controversial statement considering his mother, Niele Ivey, is the head coach of Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team, a Catholic institution.
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are waiving Jaden Ivey after he spoke out against the NBA for promoting ‘Pride Month’ and unrighteousness, according to ESPN.
Ivey recently announced that he was alive in Christ.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 30, 2026
His waiver concludes a brief period with the Bulls after being acquired in a three-team trade involving the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. Ivey was initially selected as the fifth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by Detroit, who saw him as a key player for their future.
Ivey had a promising start, being named to the 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie team while averaging 16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. He even improved his scoring to a career-high of 17.6 points per game during the 2024-25 season.
This season, however, his performance declined due to a change in role, with a significant amount of game time spent on the bench before the trade.
During his short stint in Chicago, Ivey played four games, averaging 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds before the Bulls decided to part ways.
The reaction online was swift, with many arguing that the Bulls punished Ivey for expressing his Christian beliefs and criticizing a league-supported cultural movement. Conversely, some pointed to the “conduct detrimental” clause and his recent controversial remarks as a reason for his dismissal.
While this decision wraps up a turbulent chapter for the Bulls, it raises questions for Ivey about his future in the league and whether any team will be willing to overlook his outspoken nature while he pursues his career.
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