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(NewsNation) — Police are investigating NBA player Josh Giddey over allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl, according to media reports.
The Newport Beach Police Department is investigating the matter “to see if there is any validity to the claims and if any laws were broken,” TMZ reported, citing law enforcement sources.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard addressed the matter Friday, telling reporters he understands the questions surrounding the alleged relationship but does not “have anything to say” right now.
The NBA confirmed Friday it is also investigating the allegations.
In a since-deleted post, an anonymous social media user said a girl seen with Giddey in videos and photographs was a high school junior at the time. The social media account has since been deactivated.
Giddey is an Australian who turned 21 in October.
“We’re looking into it,” Michael Bass, an NBA spokesman, said Friday.
Giddey has continued to play for the Thunder since the allegations surfaced, and coach Mark Daigneault said Giddey would play Tuesday.
NewsNation digital producer Sean Noone and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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