Jaden Ivey has appeared in four games for the Chicago Bulls this season (after getting traded via the Detroit Pistons).
The former Purdue star had been averaging 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range.
Chicago Bulls Release Ivey
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: Jaden Ivey #31 of the Chicago Bulls goes to the basket as Ben Saraf #77 of the Brooklyn Nets defends in the first half at Barclays Center on February 09, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
On Monday, Ivey was waived by the Bulls.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-LGBTQ comments amid several rants on religion and other topics, sources tell ESPN.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: Jaden Ivey reacts after being drafted with the 5th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Ivey was the fifth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Over part of four seasons with the Pistons and Bulls, he has career averages of 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range in 218 games.
NBA Social Media Reacts To Ivey News
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 20: Jaden Ivey #23 of the Detroit Pistons plays against the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena on December 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Evan Sidery: “The Bulls have officially released Jaden Ivey after his latest Instagram video released today. Ivey’s NBA career could truly be over at this rate, sadly.”
@JamesFox917: “Another stellar move by Arturas Karnisovas.”
Seth Davis: “Jaden Ivey is 24 years old which is the time when many serious mental illnesses onset. If that is what is happening I truly hope he gets the help he needs. I 🙏 for his health and peace of mind.”
@sixringsofsteeI: “Oh man this situation went 0-100 so quickly”
@W_B_Rick: “Hope this kid gets help and gets his career back on track. The most electric opposing player I ever saw at Assembly Hall. Insane talent and I’ve heard nothing but good things from Purdue fans. With that being said just another absolute disaster of a trade from this front office.”
@BullsCentralYT: “And there it is. The Jaden Ivey short lived era is over”
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 23: Jaden Ivey #23 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket past Clint Capela #30 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Chicago Bulls Right Now
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 03: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Bulls are currently the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 29-45 record in 74 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and 3-7 over their last ten games).
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