Josh Giddey And His Rumored Girlfriend, Melbourne Model Maki Lesko Have Been Seen Together In Public

November 7, 2026

This article was last updated by Sangita Budhathoki on November 7, 2026

According to reports, Josh Giddey and Australian model Maki Lesko are dating. Lesko shared photos of the two of them, which sparked speculation even though neither of them has confirmed it. Josh Giddey was spotted having a good time in a club and other places with his alleged girlfriend, Lesko.

Key Takeaways

• It has not been confirmed whether Giddy and Lesko are together, and neither of them has discussed their relationship.
• When images and videos of Giddey with a female thought to be a minor appeared online, the inquiry got underway.

Josh Giddey is an Australian basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

At 19 years, 84 days old, Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.

Additionally, he recorded three straight triple-doubles, making him the only rookie to do it since Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson in 1961.

Giddey, the Chicago Bulls’ number three player, was sidelined due to an unspecified injury. He is for the Dallas Mavericks game on Wednesday.

Despite being labeled as unwell on the injury report for Wednesday night’s game, Giddey is likely to participate because his official .

The basketball player’s rumored partner has been making waves amid the injury news and his stellar play in the NBA this season.

When Josh Giddey Was Sighted With Australian Model Maki Lesko, Fans Speculated That She Was His Girlfriend

After being sighted with the gorgeous Australian model Maki Lesko, .

Giddey, who had spent the offseason in his home country of Australia, was spotted with Lesko, a model and former AFL WAG from Melbourne.

Lesko posted images of the 22-year-old NBA star . She is of Polish, Russian, and Australian origin.

Fans quickly found and commented on the post, sparking a potential romance between the model and an NBA star.

Giddey was snapped dancing with his rumored girlfriend, model Maki Lesko, in a Melbourne nightclub. ( Source: )

Melbourne-based Australian model Maki Lesko is well-known for her Polish and Russian ancestry. Her alleged relationship with NBA star Josh Giddey has recently garnered her attention.

Currently, Lesko is represented by Agency Arizona in the United States and Brooklyn MGMT in Australia.

Following their appearance on the red carpet at the club’s best and fairest awards in 2026, Lesko was also previously connected to Essendon AFL player Ben Hobbs.

It has not been confirmed whether Giddy and Lesko are together, and neither of them has discussed their relationship.

Giddy is back to play for the Bulls in the NBA, so they haven’t been spotted together since the club photos.

Controversy Surrounding Josh Giddey Involves Allegations That He Had An Inappropriate Relationship With a Minor

pertaining to claims that he had an inappropriate interaction with a minor.

The Newport Beach Police Department in California could not find any evidence of criminal activity in the alleged incident, so Giddey did not face charges.

Giddey was able to continue playing because the Oklahoma City Thunder stood by their player during the investigation.

When images and videos of Giddey with a female thought to be a minor appeared online, the inquiry got underway.

The girl’s family hired prominent lawyer Gloria Allred but chose not to cooperate with the authorities, resulting in the case being closed. 

In Case You Did Not Know

• Giddey was born to basketball players who played professionally in Melbourne. His father, Warrick, played for the Melbourne Tigers, and his mother, Kim, played for the Women’s National Basketball League’s Tigers.
• Born and raised in Yarraville, Giddey attended St. Kevin’s College in Melbourne.

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Ritesh Thapa is a content writer focusing in the sports and entertainment industry. His enthusiasm for storytelling combined with his acute sense of trends allow him to create engaging content that appeals to a wide range of people. Aside from his professional life, Ritesh is an avid musician who writes and performs songs.

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