NBA looking into allegations that Thunder's Josh Giddey is in relationship with a minor: report
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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, #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, controls the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center on November 12, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
Rumors swirled online that the girl in question is 15 years old.
Giddey declined comment at practice on Friday.
"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 #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a made basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA In-Season Tournament game at Paycom Center on November 14, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (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."
Giddey's status for the Thunder's game this Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers remains unknown. It's a home game for OKC.
Josh Giddey, #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, drives to the basket against Keegan Murray,