- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Bulls Lose to Raptors as Ivey Sits
Chicago's losing streak reaches seven games as rookie Jaden Ivey is benched
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Chicago Bulls fell to the Toronto Raptors 110-101 on Thursday night, extending their losing streak to seven games. Rookie guard Jaden Ivey, a recent trade acquisition, was a healthy scratch for the game, raising questions about his role and future with the team.
Why it matters
The Bulls' struggles this season have been a disappointment, as they were expected to be a playoff contender. Ivey's benching is particularly noteworthy, as he was viewed as a key part of the team's future plans after being acquired in a trade.
The details
The Bulls' first half was marked by turnovers and poor offensive execution as they struggled to integrate recent additions Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, and Jalen Smith into the lineup. Giddey and rookie Matas Buzelis both had particularly difficult nights. The Raptors' stifling defense was a major factor in the Bulls' struggles.
- The Bulls lost to the Raptors on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Jaden Ivey
A rookie guard who was recently acquired by the Bulls in a trade, but was a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Josh Giddey
A player who recently joined the Bulls' lineup and struggled in the first half against the Raptors.
Tre Jones
A player who recently joined the Bulls' lineup and struggled in the first half against the Raptors.
Jalen Smith
A player who recently joined the Bulls' lineup and struggled in the first half against the Raptors.
Matas Buzelis
A rookie who also struggled in the Bulls' loss to the Raptors.
What they’re saying
“Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game.”
— Will Gottlieb (allchgo.com)
The takeaway
The Bulls' loss to the Raptors and Jaden Ivey's benching highlight the team's struggles this season and raise questions about the direction of the franchise and Ivey's role going forward.
