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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.
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.
Milwaukee Bucks waived Cam Thomas to promote Pete Nance to a multiyear contract. Thomas, on a minimum-salary deal for the rest of the season, averaged 10.6 PPG in 18 games with Milwaukee. If he clears waivers, he becomes a free agent but cannot play in the playoffs; Milwaukee would incur an $844,607 dead-money cap hit if he clears, and any team that claims him would inherit his cap hit.
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to let foreign-flag ships move fuel between U.S. ports in an effort to lower energy costs, as gas and diesel prices rise; experts say the savings are likely small and the administration also eased sanctions on Venezuela to boost oil supply.
The White House is considering a limited 30-day waiver of the Jones Act to allow more flexible movement of energy products between U.S. ports, a move that could provide some relief to gasoline prices, though experts say any impact would likely be modest amid broader supply- and market-driven factors, including Iran-related disruptions and a planned release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The US Treasury issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea to keep global supplies flowing, describing it as a short-term stopgap and saying Russia won’t gain significant financial benefit. Washington also expects India to eventually buy more US oil. Indian refiners have been buying Russian cargoes amid an oil crunch, with about 20 million barrels contracted so far, and state refiners continue talks with traders for prompt deliveries.
Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Cam Thomas after the trade deadline, allowing the 24-year-old to sign with another team for the rest of the season. The move signals the Nets don’t plan to keep him beyond this year despite his scoring ability (15.6 PPG this season; 24.0 PPG last season when healthy) and comes amid ongoing questions about his passing, defense and decision-making tied to his restricted free agency.
The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Trevon Diggs, citing multiple factors including performance issues, injuries, and notably his skipping a team flight after a game, which violated team protocol. Despite a strong previous performance, Diggs' recent injuries and disciplinary issues contributed to the decision, with coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasizing that the protocol breach was a significant factor.
The Dallas Cowboys waived Trevon Diggs due to multiple factors including performance and an incident where he stayed in Washington after a game, violating team protocol. Coach Schottenheimer expressed respect for Diggs and emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen the team's cornerback position.
The Dallas Cowboys waived cornerback Trevon Diggs after a season marked by inconsistent performance, health issues, off-field problems, and a controversial incident where he stayed behind after a Christmas game, signaling the end of his six-season tenure with the team.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explained that the decision to waive kicker Jake Moody was based on his inconsistent performance and loss of confidence, drawing from his own past coaching experiences. The team replaced Moody with Eddy Pineiro, citing Pineiro's accuracy and experience, and Shanahan emphasized that performance issues in the NFL have clear consequences, especially when draft expectations are high.
The Cleveland Browns are not making any immediate changes to their kicker situation after Week 1, despite missed kicks by Andre Szmyt, and have not brought in or worked out any new kickers, possibly to boost Szmyt's confidence or due to strategic decisions.
The Cincinnati Bengals waived injured guard Cordell Volson, who struggled to develop as a player and is likely to end his tenure with the team due to a season-ending injury, with his future uncertain as he may revert to injured reserve or be claimed by another team.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Desmond Watson, the NFL's heaviest player, after he failed to meet health and weight-loss milestones necessary for practice eligibility, despite efforts to reduce his weight from 464 to 449 pounds. Watson, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, did not participate in preseason games and remains a free agent, with potential for other teams to claim him or sign him to a practice squad.
The New York Giants waived quarterback Tommy DeVito, who had been with the team since last season and started several games due to injuries, as they prepare to move forward with other quarterbacks including Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.