- Giddey is under investigation after photos of him and a girl appeared online
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Josh Giddey is expected to suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Philadelphia 76ers despite allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor who is currently under investigation.
The NBA has launched an investigation into allegations that the rising star from Oklahoma City had an inappropriate relationship with a minor after photos of him with a girl – including one in which she bragged about having sex with him – were recently leaked published on social media.
But despite the allegations against him, Giddey will be able to play for the Thunder against the Sixers in Oklahoma on Saturday night, meaning he will return to the court for the first time since the photos surfaced online.
Coach Mark Daigneault confirmed before the game: “[He is] available to play, will play. From a basketball perspective, there are no changes. Therefore I cannot comment on anything else.’
In one of the pictures posted online, the girl is seen bragging about having sex with Giddey, who has become one of the Thunder’s key players since being selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Josh Giddey is expected to suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Philadelphia 76ers despite allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor
The NBA has launched an investigation into allegations that Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor after photos of him with a girl were recently posted on social media
One of the pictures shows Giddey with his arm around her body and is captioned, “He says hello.”
The picture – which features a shirtless Giddey standing behind her – is captioned: “Just f***ed Josh Giddey.”
Another shows the Australian player with his arm around her body and is captioned: “He says hello.”
There is also a video of Giddey allegedly speaking to the girl’s brother, in which he says: “I’m here with your beautiful sister.”
“Good luck on your season.” I heard you’re heading to Sacramento for a game soon, so good luck. We’ll come over and watch you take care of business.’
In another video, in which she appears to be standing in the background outside a nightclub, Giddey says: “What’s going on, my man?” “We’re at the front of the club, me and my girl, just about to go back to mine. “
It remains unclear when and where the images and videos were taken and how old the girl actually is.
Giddey faced the media Friday for the first time since the investigation began, with the Oklahoma City star conducting interviews with reporters after practice.
He was immediately questioned about the allegations against him, with a reporter remarking: “Josh, you’ve gone viral in the last few days for some pretty serious allegations.” I know there’s nothing concrete, but can you comment on this situation say?
The Thunder star was asked about the allegations after practice on Friday, but deflected questions and declined to comment
In response, he said: “Yes, I obviously understand the question, but um, there is no further comment at the moment.”
A reporter then asked a question about the team’s defense before a third reporter returned to the serious allegations and asked for a further answer.
Giddey then replied: “I understand the question, guys. I completely understand that you want to know, but I have nothing to say at the moment.”