Kevin Durant Dodges Questions About Twitter Burner Drama

The NBA superstar refuses to deny operating a secret social media account to criticize his teammates.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 4:07pm

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Kevin Durant was asked directly if he was behind a Twitter account that had been trashing his Houston Rockets teammates, but the NBA superstar refused to deny the allegations, instead deflecting and saying he doesn't want to engage in "Twitter nonsense." The account in question, @gethigher77, has been making disparaging comments about Rockets players like Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun, leading many to believe it is actually Durant operating a secret "burner" account.

Why it matters

Durant's potential use of a burner account to anonymously criticize his own teammates raises questions about his leadership and commitment to the team. As a franchise player, his actions could undermine morale and chemistry within the locker room, which could negatively impact the Rockets' performance on the court.

The details

The @gethigher77 Twitter account has been making critical comments about several Rockets players, including calling Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun unreliable. Internet sleuths noticed the account's header image was an obscure owl image that Durant has used on his main profile before, and the account also mentioned Durant's drone investments, leading many to believe he is behind the burner account.

  • On Wednesday, Durant was asked directly if he was operating the @gethigher77 account.

The players

Kevin Durant

An NBA superstar and member of the Houston Rockets who has a history of using secret "burner" social media accounts to criticize others.

Jabari Smith Jr.

A Rockets player who has been the target of criticism from the @gethigher77 Twitter account.

Alperen Sengun

A Rockets player who has also been criticized by the @gethigher77 Twitter account.

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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

What’s next

The Rockets organization may investigate the situation further to determine if Durant is indeed operating the burner account, which could lead to disciplinary action if confirmed.

The takeaway

Durant's refusal to deny the allegations of operating a secret Twitter account to criticize his own teammates raises concerns about his leadership and commitment to the team. This type of behavior, if true, could undermine morale and chemistry within the Rockets locker room and negatively impact the team's performance.