Why are NBA fans calling out NBA reporter Malika Andrews over Josh Giddey's minor dating scandal?

American sports journalist Malika Andrews has been dragged into the ongoing controversy around Josh Giddey. Several NBA fans are criticizing Andrews for not commenting on the scandal, claiming that she criticizes other players.

According to some fans, Andrews needs to report on the controversial situation. Giddey is alleged to have engaged in a relationship with a high school student. Pictures of the two have emerged online, sending NBA Twitter into a frenzy.

The allegations or the girl’s age have not been confirmed. Moreover, the time of the photographs is also unconfirmed.

Malika Andrews recently hosted ESPN’s main studio pregame and postgame coverage on “NBA Countdown.” NBA Twitter subsequently went after her for not commenting on the news.

Andrews is widely regarded as one of ESPN’s top NBA reporters.

You can read some of the reactions below.

Why are people mentioning Malika Andrews's name along with Josh Giddey?

Malika Andrews and other NBA reporters have been getting dragged on X (Twitter) for not speaking up on the Josh Giddey allegations. It is pertinent to note that many mainstream media outlets have not discussed the news either.

The NBA is reportedly investigating the situation, but there have been no legal or civil charges brought upon Giddey yet. He continues to play for the OKC Thunder.

ESPN may be avoiding the story because there is no confirmation yet. They may be trying avoid lawsuits because the details, albeit detailed, are hearsay at this point.

Giddey himself has refused to comment on the situation. He recently turned off the comments on his social media posts.

His teammate, Chet Holmgren, has experienced some secondary heat. The young player deleted old potentially problematic tweets recently, along with a post where he was pictured alongside Giddey.

“Me n twin locked in fasho,” Holmgren wrote.

It seems understandable that Holmgren wants to put distance between himself and Giddey.

The Thunder have not yet commented on the scandal, and Giddey has not faced any punishment from the team or league. He has remained in the OKC lineup. A punishment could, however, arise when the NBA completes its investigation.

This seems to be a unique case as the rumors came from social media and anonymous accounts. There are no legal proceedings or a civil suit, and there has also been no public record of Giddey being arrested or contacted by police.