Kevin Durant’s company, Boardroom, has unexpectedly laid off its entire full-time editorial and entertainment workforce, according to HuffPost’s Philip Lewis. This significant move occurred in the days following a viral episode involving Durant’s alleged burner Twitter account, stirring discussions around his relationships with teammates.
Details of the Layoffs and Company Background
The layoffs reportedly happened abruptly, leaving affected employees unable to download their email contacts before losing access to company systems. Boardroom, launched in 2019 by Durant and his longtime business partner Rich Kleiman, is a sports and entertainment media brand that covers how athletes, creators, and executives influence culture and commerce. The brand’s content traditionally included video, audio, newsletters, and editorial material focused on the business side of sports and entertainment.
Context of Recent Public Incidents and Impact
Durant’s burner account controversy attracted widespread attention, as it revived earlier revelations from 2017 and Durant’s own admission in 2019 about maintaining a private online presence to engage with friends. The sudden staff cuts at Boardroom coincide with this heightened scrutiny, generating uncertainty about the company’s future direction in media production and coverage.
Implications for Boardroom and the Sports Media Space
The elimination of Boardroom’s editorial team raises questions about the sustainability of its current media model and its role in sports and entertainment journalism. As Durant remains a prominent figure with significant business ventures, how Boardroom will reshape its offerings and maintain influence remains to be seen amidst a tense and uncertain atmosphere within the team and the wider industry.
“The layoffs were said to be sudden, with affected employees reportedly unable to export their email contacts before losing access.” ?Philip Lewis, Journalist
Boardroom, the sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, has eliminated its full time editorial team
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) February 21, 2026
