Police investigate accusations Thunder star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey is being investigated by law enforcement in California over accusations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Giddey, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, was accused last week in a since-deleted post on social media of having an improper relationship with an underage girl. According to The Associated Press, an anonymous social media user alleged that a girl seen with Giddey in videos and photographs was a high school junior at the time.

Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball against the Suns at Footprint Center on Nov. 12, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)

The Newport Beach Police Department released a statement Wednesday confirming an investigation into the accusations surrounding Giddey.

"The Newport Beach Police Department is aware of information being circulated online involving an alleged relationship between professional basketball player Josh Giddey and a female minor," the statement read. 

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"The Newport Beach Police Department is actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case."

NBA spokesman Michael Bass confirmed Friday that the league was investigating the accusations leveled against the 21-year-old guard. 

When reached for comment on the matter, the Thunder did not immediately respond. 

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Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball at Footprint Center on Dec. 23, 2021, in