It's tough! Crossing NBA red lines! Officially dismissing the talented No. 5 pick.

Wow, that was quick.

The Bulls suddenly announced officially cutting Jaden Ivey, citing his behavior negatively impacting the team...

Actually, it wasn't entirely sudden, as before this, Ivey had posted numerous fanatical religious remarks on his personal social media, even shouting Bible verses on a plane. Almost simultaneously,爆料王Shams revealed Ivey also made anti-LGBTQ and other "not correct enough" statements.

Simply put, Ivey repeatedly crossed a series of red lines for the NBA and even the entire U.S., so the Bulls cutting him to protect themselves isn't surprising, especially since he wasn't indispensable to the team.

This guy responded: "Despite giving my all, I was still cut by the Bulls, and probably no team will offer me a contract anymore, just because I'm too devout in my religion."

Knowing the mountain has tigers, yet heading towards it? Seems he's prepared for his NBA career to end.

Ivey was born on February 13, 2002, a 1.91m tall & 2.05m wingspan combo guard, the No. 5 pick in the 2022 draft. First year averages: 16.3 pts, 3.9 reb, 5.2 ast; second year: 15.4 pts, 3.4 reb, 3.8 ast; third year: 17.6 pts, 4.1 reb, 4 ast... Initially a key development target for the Pistons, unfortunately a left fibula fracture in early 2025 might be the turning point of his career.

This season, Ivey played 33 games for the Pistons, averaging 8.2 pts, 2.2 reb, 1.6 ast; traded to the Bulls before this year's trade deadline, he only played 4 games for the new team before being sidelined, averaging 11.5 pts, 4.8 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl.

Considering Ivey is still very young and proved during his NBA time that he possesses solid ability, it's believed CBA teams might extend an olive branch to him.

Why not mention European leagues? Because Ivey's approach wouldn't work there either; similarly, no team would dare take such a big risk.

A pity, truly a pity.

Another gifted talent fading into obscurity; in today's sports environment, it's not just about playing basketball well.

And freedom of speech doesn't mean you can say anything; there must be limits to everything.

Noted reporter Sidery: Hopefully someone close to Ivey can help him soon.