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Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey After Instagram Critique of NBA Pride Month

The move underscores how teams enforce workplace standards when player speech conflicts with league inclusion efforts.

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Jaden Ivey #31 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Jaden Ivey #31 of the Chicago Bulls reacts during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Jaden Ivey, #31 of the Chicago Bulls, looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Feb. 9, 2026, in New York City.

Overview

  • Jaden Ivey, who went on Instagram Live on Monday criticizing Pride Month in the NBA, was waived that evening for “conduct detrimental to the team.”
  • After the announcement, Ivey went back on social media to call the Bulls “liars” and said he was only preaching about Jesus, and he remains out for the season with a knee issue.
  • Head coach Billy Donovan said the organization expects respect and professionalism and pointed to mental-health help available to players.
  • The Bulls confirmed to The Athletic that Ivey will receive his full reported $10.1 million salary despite the waiver.
  • Some Christian athletes, including Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, posted support for Ivey, highlighting a wider debate over faith, free speech, and team policies.