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_macmahonStatement 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_StilesJosh 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.