Kevin Durant Dismisses Burner Account Accusations

Rockets star says he's 'not here to get into Twitter nonsense' amid claims he used fake accounts to criticize teammates and coaches.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant brushed off accusations on social media that he was behind 'burner' accounts that were critical of teammates and coaches from his past and present, saying after practice on Wednesday 'I'm not here to get into Twitter nonsense.' The claims, which went viral during the NBA All-Star Game, originated from a series of screenshots purported to be group messages on the X platform that included Durant under multiple aliases.

Why it matters

Durant has a history of using burner accounts on social media, first surfacing in 2017 when he sent tweets in the third person defending his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder. This latest incident raises questions about team chemistry and Durant's relationship with his Rockets teammates as the team fights for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

The details

The messages included unflattering commentary about Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and former Suns coach Frank Vogel, as well as Golden State's Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr. The messages also included complaints about the Rockets' Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr. Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA in 2021 for using 'homophobic and misogynistic language' in an Instagram conversation.

  • On Sunday, the claims went viral during the NBA All-Star Game.
  • In 2017, suspicions first surfaced that Durant used burner accounts to send tweets defending his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • In April 2021, Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA for using 'homophobic and misogynistic language' in an Instagram conversation.

The players

Kevin Durant

A 37-year-old star player for the Houston Rockets who has nearly 20 million followers on X and a history of using burner accounts on social media.

Devin Booker

A star player for the Phoenix Suns who was criticized in the alleged burner account messages.

Frank Vogel

The former head coach of the Phoenix Suns who was also criticized in the alleged burner account messages.

Steph Curry

A star player for the Golden State Warriors who was criticized in the alleged burner account messages.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors who was criticized in the alleged burner account messages.

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What they’re saying

“I know you gotta ask these questions, but I'm not here to get into Twitter nonsense.”

— Kevin Durant (nytimes.com)

What’s next

The Rockets have 29 games remaining in the regular season and are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. How Durant and the team handle this latest controversy could impact their on-court performance and team chemistry down the stretch.

The takeaway

This incident highlights Durant's long-standing issues with social media and burner accounts, which have caused him problems in the past. It also raises questions about the Rockets' team dynamics and whether this latest distraction could derail their playoff push.