Kevin Durant not interested in ‘Twitter nonsense’ after alleged burner

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Kevin Durant wants no part of his burner account accusations. 

Days after alleged messages of Durant ripping current and former teammates leaked on social media, the Rockets star brushed off questions from the media about the internet firestorm. 

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

Later, Durant, 37, was asked by reporters if he had talked to his Houston teammates about the now-viral messages. 


Kevin Durant smiling at the 75th NBA All-Star Game.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes looks on during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. Getty Images

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

Over the weekend, screen shots emerged of posts from an X account with handle @gethigher77 that’s alleged to be Durant, who is infamous for his social media activity and online persona. 

The account, which has since gone private, criticized Rockets teammates Alperen Şengün and Jabari Smith Jr.

It also referenced former teammates James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons. 

While we may never know if Durant was truly behind the account, his past “burner account” activity makes the rumors all the more believable. 

In 2023, Durant announced that he was on Threads with a burner account, challenging fans to “come find” him on the then-newly launched platform. 

Three years earlier, Durant admitted to using burner accounts to hit back at those talking about him online.

“I still have burners that I use for sure,” Durant said.


Kevin Durant #7 defending against Anthony Edwards #5 during the 75th NBA All-Star Game.
Kevin Durant of the USA Stripes Team plays defense on Anthony Edwards of the USA Stars Team during the 75th NBA All-Star Game. NBAE via Getty Images

“I have a burner Twitter account still. When people use that burner thing against me they only thought I was on there just to talk s–t. I was really indulging in a lot of different communities on my burners.” 

During his early days with the Warriors, Durant appeared expose one of his accounts, bashing his former team, the Thunder.

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