Rockets Star Kevin Durant Accused of Bashing Teammates on Burner Twitter Account

Alleged direct messages from an anonymous account suggest Durant is criticizing Rockets players like Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been accused of operating a burner Twitter account to anonymously bash his teammates. Some X users claim they have interacted with an account named "@gethigher77" that features a header photo of an owl, which is similar to a GIF Durant has used on his official account. The account's alleged direct messages include critical comments about Rockets players like Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, and James Harden. However, there is no definitive proof that the account is actually run by Durant, who has admitted to using burner accounts in the past.

Why it matters

The revelation of a Durant burner account could create significant turmoil within the Rockets organization, as the star player criticizing his teammates publicly, even anonymously, would likely damage team chemistry and morale. Durant's history of using burner accounts also raises questions about his transparency and accountability as a leader.

The details

The alleged burner account, "@gethigher77", was created in August 2021 and is now set to private. Screenshots of direct messages from the account include comments such as "Your franchise player can't shoot or defend. That's a wayyyyyyy bigger issue than my turnovers" about Alperen Sengun, and "I can't trust Jabari [Smith] to make a f---- shot or get a stop ... He's lowkey r-----" about the rookie forward. The account also made comments about other Rockets players like James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

  • The alleged burner account was created in August 2021.
  • The account's activity and direct messages were discovered and shared on social media on February 15, 2026.

The players

Kevin Durant

A star player for the Houston Rockets who has admitted to using burner accounts on social media in the past to anonymously interact with fans and defend himself.

Alperen Sengun

A young center for the Houston Rockets who has been criticized by the alleged burner account.

Jabari Smith

A rookie forward for the Houston Rockets who has also been criticized by the alleged burner account.

James Harden

A former Rockets star who was referenced in comments made by the alleged burner account.

Russell Westbrook

A former Rockets player who was referenced in comments made by the alleged burner account.

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What’s next

The Rockets organization and the NBA are likely to investigate the alleged burner account to determine if it is actually operated by Kevin Durant. If confirmed, Durant could face disciplinary action from the league for his critical comments about teammates.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the ongoing challenges professional athletes face in the social media era, where even anonymous accounts can create significant turmoil and damage team chemistry. It also raises questions about accountability and transparency for star players like Durant, who have admitted to using burner accounts in the past.