PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 19: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on November 19, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)Amanda Loman/Getty Images

Police in California are investigating allegations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, who is 21 years old, had an inappropriate relationship with a minor based in California.

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon

Statement from the Newport Beach police department on the "active investigation" into allegations about an improper relationship between Thunder guard Josh Giddey and a minor girl. Police are "actively seeking additional information." <a href="">

Tim MacMahon of ESPN explained that "in a since-deleted post, an anonymous social media user said a girl who is seen with Giddey in videos and photographs was a high school junior at the time. The social media account has since been deactivated."

The age of consent is 18 in California and 16 in Oklahoma.

On Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported NBA spokesperson Mike Bass confirmed the league was also investigating the allegations.

Giddey declined to address the situation when he spoke to reporters on Friday:

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles

Josh Giddey was asked about the allegations that went viral on social media the past few days. <a href="">

The third-year player has remained active with the Thunder and has played in all 17 of the team's games this season.