Colby Covington Nukes ‘Woke’ Bulls For Booting Jaden Ivey Over Religious Beliefs
“I think the Chicago Bulls are a disgusting organization," Covington told Tomi Lahren.
The "woke mob" has a new enemy in its sights, and UFC firebrand Colby Covington isn’t staying silent.
Covington let loose Tuesday on the Chicago Bulls' controversial decision to waive guard Jaden Ivey, labeling the move a direct assault on religious freedom.
The sports world has been in an uproar since Ivey was reportedly cut following a series of viral religious rants going against the concept of celebrating Pride Month.
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"I think the Chicago Bulls are a disgusting organization," Covington told Tomi Lahren during Tuesday's episode of Tomi Lahren Is Fearless.
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He added, "This is his God-given right, his First Amendment right to voice his opinion. I appreciate him standing up against the woke mob. I can’t believe the Chicago Bulls stooped to this low of a level."
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Colby Covington of the United States looks on prior to a welterweight title fight against Leon Edwards of England during the UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington event at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Bulls officially waived Ivey on Monday, citing "conduct detrimental to the team."
The move followed several Instagram livestreams where Ivey criticized the NBA’s promotion of Pride Month and questioned the "salvation" of league icons like Stephen Curry.
While Bulls management maintains the decision was about professional standards and workplace respect, Covington and a growing chorus of conservative athletes see a glaring double standard.
The UFC star argued that the league encourages social activism, but only when it fits a specific narrative.
"Bless Jaden Ivey’s soul," Covington added, praising the 24-year-old for refusing to back down from his convictions.
TORONTO, CANADA - FEBRUARY 5: Jaden Ivey #31 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors on February 5, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images)
Ivey’s exit has transformed the United Center into the latest front line of the national culture war. While coach Billy Donovan insisted the team respects personal beliefs, the timing of the release, while Ivey was nursing a knee injury, has fueled claims of "religious profiling."
As prominent figures like New England Patriots star TreVeyon Henderson rally behind Ivey, the Bulls are left reeling from a PR nightmare. For Covington, the message is clear: the Bulls have committed a flagrant foul against the First Amendment.
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