Bulls Cut Ties with $32 Million Guard After One Month

Chicago parted ways with Jaden Ivey following his recent controversial comments.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:20pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's movements and emotions broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, crimson, and gold.The Chicago Bulls' decision to part ways with Jaden Ivey highlights the consequences professional athletes face for controversial off-court behavior.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls have waived 24-year-old guard Jaden Ivey just one month after acquiring him in a trade from the Detroit Pistons. The move comes after Ivey made several controversial comments on social media related to LGBTQ issues and religion, which led the Bulls to part ways with the former lottery pick.

Why it matters

Ivey was expected to be a key part of the Bulls' future, but his off-court behavior and comments proved to be too much for the organization to handle. This decision highlights the increasing importance for professional athletes to be mindful of their public statements and social media activity, as it can have major implications on their careers.

The details

The Bulls traded for Ivey on February 3rd, acquiring the 6'3" guard from the Detroit Pistons. In his brief time with Chicago, Ivey averaged 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 44.5% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range. However, Ivey's recent anti-LGBTQ comments on social media platforms led the Bulls to waive him just one month after the trade.

  • The Bulls traded for Jaden Ivey on February 3, 2026.
  • Ivey played 4 games for the Bulls before being waived on March 30, 2026.

The players

Jaden Ivey

A 24-year-old guard who was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls in a trade from the Detroit Pistons, but was waived after just one month due to controversial social media comments.

Chicago Bulls

The NBA franchise based in Chicago, Illinois that decided to part ways with Jaden Ivey following his recent off-court behavior.

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What they’re saying

“The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-LGBTQ comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.”

— Shams Charania, NBA Insider

What’s next

It remains to be seen where Ivey will land next, as his controversial comments have likely damaged his reputation and future prospects in the NBA.

The takeaway

This situation underscores the importance for professional athletes to be mindful of their public statements, as off-court behavior can have major career-altering consequences, even for a talented young player like Jaden Ivey.