Acting coach Wes Unseld Jr. stated the absence was a basketball decision, not an injury. Ivey expressed readiness to play whenever called upon, noting the crowded roster. Despite averaging 28.8 minutes prior, the 24-year-old restricted free agent faces reduced minutes as the team adjusts its rotation following coach Billy Donovan's absence.
Bulls' Jaden Ivey DNP vs Raptors due to knee soreness
Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey did not play against the Toronto Raptors due to a 'DNP — coach's decision,' citing lingering knee soreness.