NBA Investigating Josh Giddey’s Alleged Relationship With a Minor

The NBA is wanting into allegations that Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with a minor, after data got here to mild on social media.

“The NBA is wanting into the allegations of Oklahoma Metropolis’s Josh Giddey having inappropriate relationship with a minor which have emerged by way of social media, league spokesman Mike Bass mentioned,” NBA insider Shams Charania said on X.

Earlier this week, a Twitter account posted photographs and movies of Giddey with a lady who social media customers have discovered to be named Livv Cook dinner.

In keeping with the publish, Cook dinner was a sophomore in highschool on the time and was 15 years of age.

Josh Giddey from the OKC thunder with an under-age woman. First video he’s speaking to her brother. That is Disgusting and this man must be punished. We won’t let this go underneath the floor any longer. This must be seen. Lady is a junior in highschool. pic.twitter.com/gj1LaxRaM0

— ☀️ (@wstgoat7) November 23, 2023

In keeping with Oklahoma Legal Protection, the age of consent within the state is 16 years outdated.

At Thunder’s follow on Friday, Giddey was straight requested in regards to the severe allegations and if he had something to say about them.

“I perceive the query clearly, however there’s no additional remark proper now,” Was Giddey’s response.

He was then requested in regards to the matter once more and mentioned, “I get the query guys. I utterly perceive you guys wanna learn about it. However only for proper now, I don’t have something to say.”

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault additionally declined to discuss the matter after Friday’s follow.

“Private matter, and I’ve no touch upon it,” Daigneault advised reporters. “And that’ll be my touch upon something associated.”

Giddey’s teammate Chet Holmgren deleted an outdated publish an X, the place he lauded his and Giddey’s connection.

Saying, “Me n twin locked in fasho”.

He additionally unfollowed Giddey on Instagram, however appears to have re-followed him since.

Australian-born Giddey is in his third season within the NBA with OKC and in 15 video games to date this season, he’s averaging 12.3 factors on 43.5 p.c taking pictures from the sector, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

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