A postgame message from Jaden Ivey had many wondering if the Chicago Bulls guard was dealing with a physical ailment. While he admitted his knee has been bothering him, there wasnât a diagnosis released from the team.
The Bulls hosted the Toronto Raptors on February 19. Heading into the match-up, Ivey was not on the injury report and was admittedly ready to play. To everybodyâs surprise, he would pick up a DNP. After the game, he addressed the situation.
âGoing into it, I was prepared to play,â Ivey told reporters. âGoing into it, I think everybody was up in the air with who was going to play. If coach wants me in there, Iâll be ready.â
Chicago Bulls Reveal Major Jaden Ivey Injury Update
gettyJaden Ivey is dealing with a knee-related concern before the Chicago Bulls face the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, February 21.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Bulls officially diagnosed Ivey with left knee soreness. He will miss an extended period of time moving forward.
The veteran guard is set to be re-evaluated in two weeks. Ivey will now miss roughly seven games at a minimum. The earliest date he might return is when the Bulls face the Sacramento Kings on March 8.
With Ivey set to miss the Bullsâ February 21 matchup, he wonât face his former team, the Detroit Pistons, until next season. The Saturday night matchup marks the fourth and final meeting between the two Midwest rivals this season.
Jaden Ivey Leaves NBA Fans Concerned
Itâs been a rough past year for Ivey. While he was thriving in his third season with the Pistons, Ivey suffered a season-ending leg injury in a New Yearâs matchup against the Orlando Magic.
As the Pistons went on to play in the playoffs for the first time since heâs been on the team, Ivey remained sidelined, hoping to bounce back in 2025-2026.
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While Ivey recovered from his surgery, a knee-related issue popped up late in the preseason. The veteran guard ended up missing the start of the year for the Pistons. He made his season debut on November 22 against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Iveyâs numbers regressed during his fourth year in Detroit. He left the club with averages of 8.2 points and 1.6 assists, while shooting 37 percent from deep.
Being in a contract year, the Pistons moved Iveyâs deal to the rebuilding Bulls. He appeared in four games in Chicago, shooting 41 percent from the field to average 11.5 points, along with 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
After a DNP, Ivey made a concerning comment, claiming that the old version of himself is no longer available. While the veteran guard meant it in a spiritual sense, many took it as a sign that Iveyâs physical setbacks have taken a toll. Time will tell if thatâs the case.
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