- Chicago Bulls released guard Jaden Ivey following a series of anti-LGBTQ and religious remarks he posted in videos on his Instagram account.
- The decision to cut Ivey was announced on Monday, just weeks after he joined the team, with one of his controversial videos criticizing the NBA's Pride Month celebration as 'unrighteousness'.
- Bulls coach Billy Donovan addressed the situation, emphasizing the organization's need for professionalism and a high level of respect among its diverse workforce.
- Hours after his release, Ivey conducted an Instagram Live session, continuing to discuss his religious views and claiming he was waived for being “too religious”.
- Ivey, who was acquired from Detroit on 3 February and was sidelined with a sore left knee, had averaged 8.5 points across 37 games this season.
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