Acting head coach Wes Unseld Jr. made the call in conjunction with Billy Donovan, though Ivey cited lingering knee soreness as a partial cause. Ivey said he is still practicing fully and ready to play whenever his number is called.
Bulls' Ivey DNP in loss to Raptors
Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey was held out of Thursday's 110-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors for the first time in his NBA career due to a coach's decision.