The former Chicago Bulls guard was released after making a series of anti-LGBTQ comments during an Instagram Live session where he criticized the NBA’s involvement in Pride Month. The team cited “conduct detrimental to the organization,” and the move immediately dominated headlines.
But the situation quickly escalated when Ivey suggested his wife had distanced herself from him. During a livestream, he claimed, “My wife in here, and she not even texting me,” implying their relationship was strained following his release.
That comment sparked a wave of online speculation and a flood of hateful messages directed at Caitlyn.
On Tuesday, she finally addressed the issue on Instagram, making it clear that her husband’s statement wasn’t true.
“We were communicating all morning of that day. People say things for attention. Do not be deceived,” she wrote, calling Ivey’s claim a “lie” that unfairly ignited backlash against her.
Caitlyn went on to share multiple screenshots of disturbing DMs she received from angered fans who believed she had abandoned her husband during a difficult time. She firmly rejected those accusations, saying she has always supported him.
“If you know me, you know I have never once abandoned that man through all the trials… and I still haven’t now,” she wrote. “There is obviously a lot more going on, so leave your conspiracies to yourselves.”
Ivey, 24, has continued making headlines since his release, sharing emotional posts about mental health struggles and taking aim at several NBA stars.
With so many layers to the ongoing drama, it’s clear this story is far from over and both Jaden and Caitlyn now find themselves under intense public scrutiny as the situation continues to unfold.