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A Chicago Tribune column argues that waiving injured guard Jaden Ivey after his inflammatory social-media posts exposes Artūras Karnišovas’s risky deadline gamble, highlighting a high-reward, low-return move that damaged team chemistry and public image while prompting calls for accountability and better vetting of players and public statements.
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after a series of Instagram posts railing against religion, prompting a conservative backlash that charges the move amounts to Christian discrimination. Supporters argued Ivey was targeted for his faith, while critics noted the posts included anti-Catholic statements and other religious rants.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he loves TreVeyon Henderson and his faith, and supports Henderson’s public backing of Bulls guard Jaden Ivey, but only with conditions that the stance be educated and aligned with an inclusive team environment as Ivey’s Pride remarks trigger controversy.
Jaden Ivey says the Bulls lied about waiving him for conduct detrimental to the team after an Instagram Live in which he criticized Pride Month and religion, arguing he was staying in the gym and rehabbing; the Bulls emphasize professionalism and accountability as his season ends due to knee pain.
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team after a series of Instagram Live videos in which he criticized the NBA’s Pride Month and LGBTQ advocacy on religious grounds, calling critics 'liars' and arguing he did nothing to merit the decision; Bulls coach Billy Donovan emphasized professional standards amid Ivey’s knee rehab, while the NBA had not commented at publication.
The Chicago Bulls waived Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team after anti-LGBTQ social-media remarks; Ivey had been limited by a left knee injury to four games this season and will be a free agent at season’s end.
Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after he posted lengthy anti-LGBT statements during three Instagram Live sessions, with the team citing conduct detrimental to the franchise. Coach Billy Donovan said the decision underscored a standard of professionalism and concern for players’ well-being. Ivey, who was rehabbing a knee injury and had just been acquired at the trade deadline, had used the streams to rail against Pride Nights and Bulls management, and later criticized the move in a follow-up livestream.
Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points with 16 rebounds, recording the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Chicago Bulls 129-114 to extend their winning streak to nine. Tre Jones added 23 points for the Bulls, who dropped their fourth straight after the team waived Jaden Ivey prior to the trip.
The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey following reports of anti-LGBTQ comments and remarks about religion, indicating disciplinary action by the team; no further details are provided in the summary.
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan dismissed links to the North Carolina head coaching job, saying his focus is on Chicago and the upcoming game against the 76ers, while acknowledging ongoing speculation and the differences between college and NBA dynamics.
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan didn’t rule out interest in North Carolina’s coaching vacancy but said his focus is on Chicago, the Bulls’ current roster, and upcoming games after the trade deadline. The UNC job is generating buzz, with Donovan listed among potential candidates, but he emphasized he remains focused on his team for now.
With the Bulls at 29-42 and 12th in the Eastern Conference, there is growing momentum that Billy Donovan could step away from coaching after this season, potentially taking a year off to reassess. The Bulls have struggled to maximize talent under GM Arturas Karnisovas, Donovan has endured personal losses, and while he has a strong coaching résumé, Chicago has only one playoff appearance in his six seasons.
James Harden scored 36 with seven 3s and delivered a late iso jumper to seal a tense Cavaliers win over the Bulls, after three strong quarters. Evan Mobley added a 26-point, 14-rebound double-double, while Max Strus struggled (0-for-6) but remained in the closing lineup. The article grades every Cavs player from A+ to F, noting Harden and Mobley as top contributors while others had mixed or uneven games as Cleveland held on down the stretch.
Former President Barack Obama joined NBC for a four-minute interview with Reggie Miller at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, joking that he enjoyed watching Chicago beat Indiana and ribbing Miller about a famous late-game push-off in a light-hearted exchange during the All-Star break.
The Chicago Bulls executed seven trades at the NBA trade deadline, moving eight players (including Dosunmu, Vučević, White and Dalen Terry) and adding seven new players—Jaden Ivey, Nick Richards, Leonard Miller, Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Guerschon Yabusele and Rob Dillingham—while also benefiting from prior deals that brought Dario Šarić. They’ve expanded their draft-exchange with 14 total second-round picks and are pursuing cap flexibility for a youth-focused rebuild, all amid lingering chatter about a Giannis Antetokounmpo-sized upgrade that remains unlikely given their assets.