NBA Career
After a college career at the University of Texas at Austin, in which he finished as the school's all-time career leader in games started (126), he was a second round draft choice of the Atlanta Hawks in the 2004 NBA Draft.
On 18 September 2007, Ivey signed a one-year contract with the Bucks.
On 24 July 2008, Ivey agreed to terms with the Philadelphia 76ers. His career high is 19 points.
On 15 June 2009, Philadelphia announced that Ivey declined the player option on his contract for the 2009–10 season, making him an unrestricted free agent. However, he re-signed with the 76ers in August 2009.
On February 18, 2010, Ivey was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks along with Primoz Brezec in exchange for Jodie Meeks and Francisco Elson.
On July 21, 2010, Ivey signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He reached the NBA Finals with the Thunder in 2012, but the team lost to the Miami Heat.
On July 27, 2012, Ivey returned to the 76ers.
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