Jaden Ivey To Receive Full Salary Despite Being Waived By Bulls For Conduct Issues

On Monday, he criticized Pride Month celebrations, including those organized by the NBA, characterizing them as representing unrighteousness. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan addressed the decision publicly. I think there's a certain level of standards and expectations that are here, Donovan said. We have people from all different walks of life working in the building and players from all different walks of life. We've got to all be professional. I think there's got to be a high level of respect for one another, and we got to help each other and then be accountable to those standards. Ivey was finishing the final year of a four-year rookie contract, having been selected fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2022 NBA Draft. Chicago acquired him in February via a three-team trade deadline deal that sent Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to Detroit and Mike Conley to the Bulls. Ivey appeared in just four games for Chicago and had not played since February 11. The team shut him down last week due to a sore left knee. Despite the public explanation for his release, Ivey was waived through the standard waiver process and may sign with any NBA franchise once he clears.