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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson appeared to support former Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey, who was released following his speech against NBA Pride Month.
Ivey posted his speech on social media on Monday. He said it was “unfair” for the league to celebrate Pride Month. Henderson responded to the news of his release with a biblical passage.
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New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) before Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026. (Darren Yamashita/Imagn Images)
“‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,’ Matthew 5:10,” the second-year NFL player wrote on X.
Ivey has posted similar videos with rants in recent weeks, as the 24-year-old noted in the past he suffered from depression.
“The world can proclaim LGBTQ, right? Ivey said in his latest video. “They’re proclaiming Pride Month and the NBA. They’re proclaiming it. They’re showing it to the world. They’re saying, ‘Come join us for Pride Month to celebrate injustice.’ They proclaim it. They proclaim it on billboards. They proclaim in the streets. Injustice. So how come we cannot speak with justice? Who are they to say this man is crazy? »
Ivey said in a separate video that Catholicism is a false religion.
Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (31) passes against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena on February 5, 2026. (Dan Hamilton/Imagn Images)
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Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said the organization had employees from “all different backgrounds” and that Ivey’s comments did not reflect the franchise’s values.
“Everyone has their own personal experiences, but number one is we all have to be professional,” Donovan said before Chicago’s game at San Antonio. “I think there needs to be a high level of respect for each other, and we need to help each other and then be accountable for upholding those standards.”
Ivey spoke out this season about dealing with depression. He recently began posting lengthy videos about his thoughts on religion on social media.
Jaden Ivey of the Chicago Bulls reacts during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 9, 2026 in New York. (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
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“I don’t want to get into what he said, but I certainly hope for his sake, he’s OK,” Donovan said. “I’ve had conversations with Jaden and he’s always been wanting to rehab his knee, trying to get on the field and wanting to play. But I think organizationally, there are certain standards that we want to have as an organization and try to meet them every day.”
