Patriots' TreVeyon Henderson Supports Jaden Ivey After Bulls Cut Him Over Pride Night Criticism

Henderson posts Bible verse in solidarity with Ivey following his dismissal for questioning NBA's LGBTQ+ initiatives.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:25pm

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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson voiced his support for NBA player Jaden Ivey after the Chicago Bulls abruptly cut Ivey for criticizing the team's Pride Night event. Henderson posted a Bible verse on social media praising those 'persecuted for righteousness' in response to Ivey's videos questioning the NBA's LGBTQ+ policies.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between religious and LGBTQ+ advocacy in professional sports, as athletes navigate balancing their personal beliefs with league-wide diversity initiatives. It also raises questions about the limits of free speech and the consequences players may face for voicing dissenting opinions.

The details

Ivey, who previously played for the Detroit Pistons, posted videos criticizing his former team for hosting a Pride Night event, calling it 'unrighteousness' and stating the Pistons 'are not gonna matter on Judgment Day.' Shortly after, the Chicago Bulls, Ivey's current team, announced they were cutting him from the roster. In response, Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson shared a Bible verse on social media supporting Ivey and condemning the 'persecution' of those who express 'righteousness'.

  • On March 30, 2026, Jaden Ivey posted videos criticizing the Detroit Pistons' Pride Night event.
  • On March 31, 2026, the Chicago Bulls announced they were cutting Jaden Ivey from the team.

The players

TreVeyon Henderson

A running back for the New England Patriots who was drafted in the second round in 2025 after playing at Ohio State University.

Jaden Ivey

An NBA player who was recently cut from the Chicago Bulls roster after posting videos criticizing the league's support for LGBTQ+ initiatives.

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What they’re saying

“'Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'”

— TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots Running Back

“'They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA. They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, 'Come join us for Pride Month,' to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets — unrighteousness. So how is it that one can't speak righteousness? [Who] are they to say that, 'Man, this man is crazy'?'”

— Jaden Ivey, Former Chicago Bulls Player

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Jaden Ivey will be signed by another NBA team or if he will face further professional consequences for his comments criticizing the league's LGBTQ+ initiatives.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between religious and LGBTQ+ advocacy in professional sports, as athletes navigate balancing their personal beliefs with league-wide diversity initiatives. It also raises questions about the limits of free speech and the consequences players may face for voicing dissenting opinions.