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The Newport Beach Police Department released a statement on the Josh Giddey controversy, stating that they are looking for information regarding the case.

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A new chapter has been added to the Josh Giddey controversy after it was alleged that the Oklahoma City Thunder guard engaged in an inappropriate relationship with an underage woman.

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While the police were investigating the issue, TMZ reported that the police had trouble trying to ensure the cooperation of the woman's family.

Shortly after, the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) issued a statement stating that NBPD actively seeks information on the issue.

FULL NBPD STATEMENT

"The Newport Beach Police Department is aware of information being circulated online involving an alleged relationship between professional basketball player Josh Giddey and a female minor. The Newport Beach Police Department is actively seeking additional information related to these allegations and pursuing all leads and evidence to obtain the facts of the case.

The Newport Beach Police Department aims to ensure a fair and thorough investigative process while maintaining the privacy and dignity of everyone involved. At this time, NBPD Detectives are still conducting an active investigation. Anyone who may be able to provide additional information on this case is encouraged to contact Detective C. Carter at949-644-3783 or [email protected].

Any further updates or information regarding this investigation will be available on X (formerly known as Twitter)."

The NBA has already begunits own investigation, looking into the viral allegations that Giddey might have had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. However,the NBA has not imposed any sanctions on Giddey, and the guard continues to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Meanwhile, former NBA playerAndrew Bogut recently claimed that no legal action is expectedto come from the whole situation.

"He's not been formally charged, I don't think he's been interviewed by police about this," Bogut said during his Rogue Bogues podcast. "I think for this to go down the legal, the girl in question or her family have to formally press charges saying that he knowingly knew she was of this age. From what I understand, that will not happen because the girl lied about her age."

Photo and video footage of Giddey and a girl were posted online last Thursday, alleging that the woman in question was underage at the time when Giddey was over 18.

It sparked a huge controversy online, with people doing their own digging and searching for additional information. The woman's age or identity hasn't been confirmed.

"I understand the question, obviously, but there's no further comment right now," Giddey said about the matter during team practicelast Friday.

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