Chicago Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey Following Controversial Conduct

The Chicago Bulls have officially waived Jaden Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team, citing recent anti-LGBTQ social media remarks and inflammatory rants regarding his religious beliefs. Ivey, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, appeared in only four games for Chicago after being acquired at the trade deadline. He was already sidelined for the remainder of the season due to left knee pain. Ivey has since publicly labeled the organization 'liars' regarding his release.