The Chicago Bulls are parting ways with guard Jaden Ivey following his recent anti-gay comments posted on social media. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that the team waived Ivey on Monday after the 24-year-old guard posted several videos criticizing the NBA's Pride Month celebrations, calling them "unrighteousness." The decision comes amid growing public scrutiny of the player's controversial statements.

Ivey joined the Bulls just last month in a trade with the Detroit Pistons after being selected with the No. 5 pick in the 2022 draft. The young guard appeared in only four games for Chicago before being shut down for the remainder of the season due to a recurring left knee injury. His tenure with the Pistons was also hampered by similar knee issues that limited him to just 30 games during the 2024-25 season.

The move leaves Ivey's future uncertain as he enters free agency this offseason without a contract extension. The Bulls' decision to cut ties with the talented but troubled guard reflects the organization's commitment to maintaining an inclusive environment. Ivey's career trajectory has been consistently derailed by both injuries and now his controversial public statements, complicating what once appeared to be promising NBA prospects.