Chicago waives Jaden Ivey after anti‑Pride social media rant

The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after he posted an anti-Pride social media rant that drew widespread criticism. The Bulls said the move was for conduct detrimental to the organization. A day later, Ivey said on a livestream he had suicidal thoughts after breaking his leg. The episode matters because it shows teams enforcing conduct standards, highlights backlash over Pride Night, and raises urgent mental health concerns for players.