Thunder’s Josh Giddey poses for a photo in February 2023.Photo:Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty
Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty
TheNBAis currently investigating allegations thatJosh Giddeyof the Oklahoma City Thunder had a relationship with a minor, a league spokesperson confirmed to multiple outlets.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass confirmed toThe Athletic, which was first to report the news, that the league is looking into the allegations made against Giddey, 21, that initially surfaced on social media.
NBC Newsalso reported on the investigation, noting that Bass “offered no further information” when reached for comment.
Both the NBA and Oklahoma City Thunder did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Saturday.
Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder.Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty
Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty
According to theAssociated Press, an anonymous social media user — who has since deactivated their account — alleged that Giddey was pictured with a high school junior in photos and videos.
Both Giddey and Thunder coach Mark Daigneault declined to comment to reporters during a Friday practice.
“I understand the question, obviously, but there’s no further comment right now,” Giddeytold reporters.
“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," he added after being asked again.
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Daigneault, who was asked if he thought Giddey could be “a potential distraction," noted that it was a “personal matter.”
“And I have no comment on it,” he said. “And that will be my answer on anything related.”
Thunder’s next match-up is at home Saturday at 5 p.m. against the Philadelphia 76ers.
source: people.com
