Flight Attendant Ends Jaden Ivey's Rant About NBA Waiver

NBA guard Jaden Ivey was asked to stop filming an Instagram Live rant about being waived by the Chicago Bulls.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:06am

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NBA guard Jaden Ivey was asked by a flight attendant to stop filming an Instagram Live rant about being waived by the Chicago Bulls. Ivey had been ranting about the Bulls unfairly waiving him and going into detail about his religious thoughts. The live stream ended shortly after the flight attendant intervened, but Ivey made it clear he plans to fight the league and refuses to apologize for his controversial comments that led to his dismissal.

Why it matters

Ivey's behavior on the flight and his unwillingness to back down from his previous comments about the LGBTQ+ community have likely damaged his chances of getting another NBA opportunity, as teams may be hesitant to take on a player with such public issues. The Bulls' decision to waive Ivey also signals that the organization is taking a strong stance against homophobia.

The details

Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls earlier in the day, just hours after he made controversial anti-gay posts on social media. During a commercial flight, Ivey went on an Instagram Live rant about the Bulls unfairly waiving him and the details of his situation with the team. A flight attendant had to step in and ask Ivey to stop filming, which he did shortly after to avoid further issues. Ivey's behavior on the flight and his refusal to back down from his previous comments have likely damaged his chances of getting another NBA opportunity, as teams may be hesitant to take on a player with such public issues.

  • Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls on March 31, 2026.
  • Ivey went on an Instagram Live rant about being waived while on a commercial flight on the same day.

The players

Jaden Ivey

A 24-year-old NBA guard who was recently waived by the Chicago Bulls after making controversial anti-gay comments on social media.

Chicago Bulls

The NBA team that waived Jaden Ivey due to his conduct detrimental to the team.

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What’s next

Ivey's path back to the NBA would require him apologizing for his anti-LGBTQ+ comments and moving forward quietly with his career. However, his reaction on the flight proves he is not ready to do that, and he may end up getting blacklisted from the league as a result.

The takeaway

Ivey's behavior on the flight and his unwillingness to back down from his controversial comments have likely damaged his chances of getting another NBA opportunity, as teams may be hesitant to take on a player with such public issues. The Bulls' decision to waive Ivey also signals that the organization is taking a strong stance against homophobia in professional sports.