Height
6'3"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
24
College
Purdue
Experience
3 yrs
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 218 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 44.5% | 35.5% | 74.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 37 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$10.1M
Guaranteed
$10.1M
AAV
$10.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jaden Ivey's one-year, $10.1M deal with the Bulls earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a calculated gamble on a young guard still finding his footing in the league. At that price point, Chicago is paying solid starter money for a player whose inconsistent shooting and decision-making have kept him from reaching his athletic ceiling, though his explosive first step and transition scoring ability suggest untapped potential. The short-term commitment is shrewd roster management — it gives the Bulls flexibility to evaluate Ivey's development without hampering their cap space for future moves, while also creating a valuable expiring contract that could become a trade asset if he doesn't pan out. For a franchise still searching for its identity post-rebuild, this represents the kind of low-risk, moderate-reward bet that makes sense, especially given Ivey's age-24 timeline aligns with their core players. The deal walks the line between overpaying for production and investing in upside, landing squarely in that "reasonable but unspectacular" territory that defines most middle-tier NBA contracts.
Performance Analysis
Jaden Ivey earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level shooting guard putting up solid numbers for the Chicago Bulls. Through 218 games, Jaden is contributing 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his role. Jaden's strongest area is FG% at 44.5, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.8 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Jaden ranks 22nd. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 24, Jaden's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Chicago Bulls.
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