The NBA is doing its due diligence amid disturbing allegations surrounding Oklahoma City Thunder participant Josh Giddey โ the league simply introduced itโs โlooking intoโ claims he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
TMZ Sports has confirmed the Association is conscious of the rumors which have unfold on social media this week โฆ with pictures and movies alluding to Giddey being intimate with a highschool lady.
Giddey was requested concerning the hypothesis at Thunder follow on Friday โฆ and he remained tight-lipped.
Josh Giddey was requested concerning the allegations that went viral on social media the previous few days. pic.twitter.com/yVr5gOku0x
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โI understand the question, obviously, but no further comment right now,โ Giddey stated.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was additionally requested about Giddeyโs standing after follow โฆ and he declined to remark.
Giddey has seemingly taken himself out of the highlight on social media following the allegations โ he eliminated his profile picture and disabled feedback on Instagram.
The 21-year-old Australian athlete was the No. 6 total decide within the 2021 NBA Draft โฆ averaging 14.6 factors, 7.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists on his profession. He obtained NBA All-Rookie Team honors in 2022.
While the league is trying into the rumors, Giddey might additionally discover himself the topic of a legal investigation, too โฆ if the lady was below 16 on the time of the alleged relationship, which is the age of consent in Oklahoma.
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