Kevin Durant Dodges Questions About Alleged Burner Account

The Houston Rockets star shut down questions about viral allegations that he used a secret X account to criticize teammates.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Kevin Durant refused to address allegations that he used a secret social media account to criticize his Houston Rockets teammates Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr. When asked about the viral screenshots, Durant said he wouldn't "get into Twitter nonsense" and instead wanted to focus on the team's playoff push.

Why it matters

This is not the first time Durant has been accused of using burner accounts to defend himself on social media. In 2017, while with the Golden State Warriors, he admitted to using secret accounts to respond to critics after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder. The latest allegations have reignited questions about Durant's relationship with his teammates and his tendency to engage in online controversies.

The details

Screenshots allegedly show an X account called @GetHigher77 making disparaging comments about Rockets players Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr., even calling the team a "s****y ass team." While there is no verified proof the account belongs to Durant, his past history of using burner accounts has led many fans to quickly connect the dots.

  • On Wednesday, Durant addressed the allegations during a media availability.

The players

Kevin Durant

A star player for the Houston Rockets who has been accused of using secret social media accounts to criticize his teammates in the past.

Alperen Şengün

A Houston Rockets player who was allegedly criticized by the burner account.

Jabari Smith Jr.

A Houston Rockets player who was allegedly criticized by the burner account.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I know you got to ask these questions, but I'm not here to get into Twitter nonsense. I'm just here to focus on the season, keep it pushing.”

— Kevin Durant (TMZ)

“My teammates know what it is. We've been locked in the whole season. Enjoyed our break. Had a great practice today, looking forward to the road trip.”

— Kevin Durant (TMZ)

The takeaway

This latest incident highlights Durant's ongoing struggles with managing his online presence and relationships with teammates. While he has tried to move past his previous burner account controversy, the resurfacing of these allegations could create further distractions as the Rockets push for the playoffs.