NBA looking into allegations that Thunder's Josh Giddey is in relationship with a minor: report
Photos surfaced of Giddey with a female online Wednesday night
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Internet rumors blew up late Wednesday night surrounding Oklahoma City Thunder star Josh Giddey, to a point where the NBA is now reportedly involved.
The league is said to be looking into allegations that the 21-year-old is in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to multiple reports.
Photos surfaced of what appeared to be Giddey hugging a female from behind, and another one with a caption that read "just f---ed josh giddey."
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Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Nov. 12. (Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
Rumors swirled online that the girl in question is 15 years old.
Giddey declined comment at practice on Friday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"I get the question, guys. I completely understand you guys want to know about it, but just for right now, I don’t have anything to say," Giddey said.
Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Nov. 14. (Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
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Head coach Mike Daigneault echoed Giddey's sentiments, saying it was a "personal matter" and that he will "have no comment on it."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Giddey's status for the Thunder's game on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers remains unknown. It's a home game for OKC.
Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings during the NBA In-Season Tournament at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Nov. 10. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Giddey is in his third NBA season, averaging 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He was the sixth overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Giddey put up 10 points, six boards and five assists against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, shortly before the photos surfaced.
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