Report: NBA looking into inappropriate relationship allegations against Josh Giddey
The NBA is looking into the allegations of Oklahoma City forward Josh Giddey engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic/Stadium.
Allegations of the inappropriate relationship emerged this week on social media. Giddey addressed the allegations while speaking with the media Friday.
“I understand the question obviously, but there’s no further comment right now,” Giddey said.
Asked a follow up, Giddey reiterated his original answer.
“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.
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Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault also declined to comment on the allegations against Giddey.
“Personal matter and I have no comment on it,” Daigneault said.” And that’ll be my answer on anything related.”
Giddey, 21, is in his third season with the Thunder after being selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Australia. Through 15 games this season, Giddey is averaging 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Giddey was named to the 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie Team after putting up averages of 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.
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