Feb 19, 2026 | 8:16 AM EST Imago Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Imago Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Imago Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Imago Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Kevin Durant has spoken. He says he is “not here to get into Twitter nonsense.” For the Rockets, that statement matters more than the tweet ever will. Watch What’s Trending Now! The issue isn’t whether Durant uses Twitter. The issue is that nobody around the team can confidently say he wouldn’t. He already does that on a verified account followed by nearly 20 million people. That uncertainty is exactly why this situation won’t disappear inside a locker room. ADVERTISEMENT Over NBA All-Star weekend, as Durant prepped for his 16th appearance, screenshots surfaced from an alleged burner account that quickly spread online. The account, which has since been locked to private, appeared in group chat screenshots where the user sounded eerily like Durant. Fans pointed out that it used a header photo matching one he once tweeted in 2021. Imago Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) sits on the bench during a time out during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Now, owning a burner isn’t something new with Durant. The most persistent criticism of Durant has been how he handles himself off the court on social media. The behavior dates back to his championship years in Golden State. And although nothing has been confirmed yet, the Rockets now have to operate as if it could be real. This time, he allegedly aimed at Alperen Sengun, describing the 22-year-old franchise centerpiece as being unable to “shoot or defend.” Jabari Smith Jr. also caught some shots as well, ending with the word “retarded.” ADVERTISEMENT While the possibility of doctored images or impersonation cannot be ruled out, players don’t need proof to start questioning a teammate. He is known for going back at fans even from his main social handle. Durant shot down the significance of the situation when he was asked by a reporter on Wednesday and said he’s only focused on the season. That answer addresses the internet, not a locker room, and teammates are unlikely to ignore it, especially when you consider Durant’s recent past. ADVERTISEMENT