Following a flurry of rumors on the internet and social media, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is investigating whether Oklahoma City forward Josh Giddey is in a relationship with a minor.
Giddey, 21, was seen in pictures and videos with a female. The caption in one of the pics reads, “just f*cked Josh Giddey.
Josh Giddey from the OKC thunder with an under-age girl. First video he is talking to her brother. This is Disgusting and this man needs to be punished. We can’t let this go under the surface any longer. This needs to be seen. Girl is a junior in high school. pic.twitter.com/gj1LaxRaM0
— ☀️ (@wstgoat7) November 23, 2023
Some X users speculated that the girl pictured with Giddey is 15 years old.
For his part, Giddey declined to address the issue when questioned by reporters 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 was #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 5, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Harrison Barden/Getty Images)
While the NBA’s investigation into the matter will likely take some time, the league has to decide on Giddey’s playing status relatively quickly as the Thunder are scheduled to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Giddey has emerged as one of the young bright spots on Oklahoma City’s roster. Since being drafted by the Thunder with the sixth overall pick in 2021, he has become a major contributor, averaging 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.