The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Jaden Ivey following recent anti-gay comments he made during several rants that included religion and other topics.
The team’s decision comes in the aftermath of those remarks, which drew attention as they circulated publicly. The Bulls did not provide additional details in the announcement beyond the roster move.
What happened
Ivey’s comments were described as anti-gay and were made amid multiple rants that also addressed religion and other subjects. The Bulls responded by waiving the guard.
What it means
By waiving Ivey, Chicago removes him from its roster. The move represents a swift organizational response tied directly to the comments.