Kevin Durant Faces Backlash Over Alleged Burner Account

Rockets star dismisses 'Twitter nonsense' as social media erupts over claims he criticized teammates

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has been accused of using an anonymous burner account on Twitter to criticize his current and former teammates, including Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr., Devin Booker, James Harden, Draymond Green, and Russell Westbrook. When asked about the allegations, Durant dismissed it as "Twitter nonsense", but his silence and lack of activity on social media since the screenshots surfaced have only fueled more speculation.

Why it matters

Durant is one of the NBA's most active and outspoken players on social media, so his refusal to address the burner account allegations directly has raised eyebrows. The controversy highlights the potential pitfalls of athletes using anonymous accounts to voice criticism of teammates and others, which can damage team chemistry and public perception.

The details

Screenshots have circulated on social media showing a Twitter account with the handle @GetHigher77 making disparaging comments about Durant's current and former teammates. While Durant has not confirmed or denied the account belongs to him, his terse response to questions about it has only added fuel to the fire.

  • On February 18, 2026, Durant was asked about the burner account allegations by the Houston Chronicle's Varun Shankar.
  • Durant has not posted on Twitter since Sunday, February 16, 2026, right before the screenshots of the alleged burner account surfaced.

The players

Kevin Durant

A star forward for the Houston Rockets who has over 19.3 million followers on his public Twitter account and is known for his active presence on social media.

Alperen Şengün

A current teammate of Durant's on the Houston Rockets.

Jabari Smith Jr.

A current teammate of Durant's on the Houston Rockets.

Devin Booker

A former teammate of Durant's.

James Harden

A former teammate of Durant's.

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What they’re saying

“Tough spot for KD. You can tell this has been a rough 96 hours for that guy. He said not nice things in private about teammates. One of his friends did him dirty.”

— Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports Analyst (Twitter)

“So,.. the guy who openly brags about his Twitter chops and loves jousting on Twitter, all of a sudden, is 'not here to get into Twitter nonsense.' This exchange moved me — a staunch 'the burner wasn't KD' advocate — a couple notches closer to @gethigher77 is indeed KD.”

— Sean Pendergast, SportsRadio 610 Host (Twitter)

“He always making time to scroll on the phone and reply to Twitter nonsense but NOOOOOW? LMAO.”

— Rod Morrow, Host, "The Black Guy Who Tips" Podcast (Twitter)

What’s next

The NBA is expected to investigate the allegations surrounding Durant's alleged burner account in the coming days.

The takeaway

This controversy underscores the risks athletes face when using anonymous social media accounts to criticize teammates and others. Durant's silence on the matter has only fueled more speculation, and the fallout could impact team chemistry and his public reputation if the allegations are proven true.