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Josh Giddey: Reports emerge with fresh details surrounding allegations against Australian basketball star

Samantha RogersThe West Australian
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey.
Camera IconOklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey. Credit: Abbie Parr/AP

Fresh details have emerged in new reports surrounding allegations against Australian NBA star Josh Giddey.

Giddey, 21, is under investigation by the Newport Beach Police Department and the association over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

An anonymous social media post last Thursday, which has since been deleted, started a social media storm involving the Oklahoma City star.

However, the incident in question reportedly occurred in Giddey’s rookie season in 2021, two years ago, according to CODE Sports.

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Fresh details have emerged in new reports surrounding allegations against Australian NBA star Josh Giddey. 
Camera IconFresh details have emerged in new reports surrounding allegations against Australian NBA star Josh Giddey.  Credit: Abbie Parr/AP

According to the report, published Saturday, Giddey was 19 at the time and he believed the girl was the same age, but that she was allegedly 15 and had lied about her age.

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“It’s understood the girl lied about her age to gain access to a nightclub, where she interacted with Giddey, which has been confirmed via social media videos,” the report states.

“Multiple sources have confirmed it was a one-night encounter and was ended the next day when Giddey was made aware she was at high school.

“All parties involved thought the situation had been dealt with until about two weeks ago when the 21-year-old NBA star was made aware that videos and photos of the pair together may soon be leaked online.”

Photos emerge of Josh Giddey with an allegedly underage girl in a now-deleted social media post.
Camera IconPhotos emerge of Josh Giddey with an allegedly underage girl in a now-deleted social media post. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

The report also states the girl in question and her family are remorseful about the situation and the impact it has had on Giddey’s career.

Giddey addressed the media once since the posts were made to social media.

“I understand the question, obviously, but there is no further comment right now,” he told media last Saturday.

When pushed on the matter, he said: “I get the question guys. I completely understand you guys want to know about it. But, just for right now, I don’t have anything to say.”

Giddey has continued to play for the Thunder throughout the social media scandal, featuring in every starting line-up this season

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