Kevin Durant has become the focus of intense speculation after social media rumors emerged during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, suggesting the Houston Rockets star might be behind an anonymous X account criticizing both current and former teammates. While there is no confirmed proof that Durant owns the account, the controversy has stirred considerable discussion throughout the basketball community.
Content From Suspected Account Draws Wide Attention
Over the weekend, screenshots of a private account thought to be operating under the handle @gethigher77 started to circulate online. The images reportedly show disparaging remarks aimed at multiple players associated with Durant’s career. The account has since been made private, leaving no definitive way to verify the connection to Durant.
Posts allegedly targeted Rockets young players Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun, criticizing Sengun’s shooting and defensive abilities and questioning Smith’s contributions on both ends of the court. Beyond Houston, the account reportedly described Devin Booker as a dictator who takes credit for team successes, and depicted Kyrie Irving as someone who behaves as if Durant owed him something. None of these accusations have been independently confirmed.
Bill Simmons Weighs In on the Rumors
The controversy gained momentum when sports analyst Bill Simmons addressed the burner account talk during his podcast. He remarked,
“[There are] a lot of signs that it’s him,”
“I assume there’s probably some smoke with the fire on this one. If this is all true and he’s talking about guys he’s playing with… A social media scandal of revealed tweets/text of somebody disparaging people on his team that he then has to go play with.”
Simmons’ comments fueled further debate about the impact such an incident could have on team chemistry and Durant’s standing within his locker room.
Durant’s Previous Burner Account History
Kevin Durant’s involvement with burner accounts is not new. In 2017, while playing for the Golden State Warriors, he accidentally tweeted a message defending his controversial departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder from his verified account. The now-deleted tweet claimed,
“He didn’t like the organisation or playing for Billy Donovan. His roster wasn’t that good, it was just him and Russ,”
That incident was widely discussed and marked an early example of Durant’s complex relationship with public perception and social media.
Potential Consequences for Team Dynamics and NBA Relationships
If these recent burner account allegations prove true, the fallout could disrupt team morale and trust among Rockets players and former associates. Public accusations from a high-profile player like Durant might strain his relationships within the NBA community and complicate interactions with teammates under the spotlight. Observers will closely watch how Durant and Houston Rockets management respond as the story unfolds, especially given Durant’s history and the heightened attention during the All-Star period.
🚨 Kevin Durant was reportedly caught talking trash about his current and former teammates on a burner account. pic.twitter.com/OSHq6LLYPY
— NBA Base (@TheNBABase) February 15, 2026
Bill Simmons on the alleged Kevin Durant burner accounts that surfaced yesterday 👀
"[There are] a lot of signs that it's him… I assume there’s probably some smoke with the fire on this one. If this is all true and he’s talking about guys he’s playing with… A social media… pic.twitter.com/BW1tut4yYn
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 16, 2026
