Bulls Waive Jaden Ivey After Anti‑Pride Rants, Prompting Conservative Backlash
Chicago waived guard Jaden Ivey after videos calling NBA Pride 'unrighteousness,' drawing support from Christian athletes and conservative activists and raising questions about the team's standards.
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Overview
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday, citing the player's "conduct detrimental to the team," the organization announced.
Ivey had posted videos criticizing NBA Pride Month as "unrighteousness" and questioned other players' faith after being traded to the Bulls earlier this season.
Coach Billy Donovan said he would not get into details and emphasized organizational standards, while Ivey denied reports of mental illness on Tuesday, saying he had "peace" and "joy."
Christian athletes including TreVeyon Henderson, Ben Watson and Blake Ferguson defended Ivey, while MAGA evangelicals and conservative activists such as Sean Feucht, Riley Gaines, Sean Davis and Robby Starbuck alleged religious discrimination.
Benjamin Watson said he expects the Bulls to clarify what "conduct detrimental" covered, indicating the team may be asked to explain its decision further.
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