Kevin Durant has been here before — and the internet knows it. The Houston Rockets forward found himself at the center of fresh social media chaos on Feb. 18, 2026, after screenshots tied to an anonymous X account began circulating widely during NBA All-Star Weekend. The unverified posts allegedly showed Durant criticizing current Rockets teammates, former colleagues and past coaches. No verified proof has emerged linking Durant to the account — but that has done little to quiet the noise.
When reporters confronted Durant about the allegations at Houston’s practice facility on Wednesday, his response was measured and pointed. He made clear he had no interest in engaging with the controversy, stating his focus is entirely on the season and the team’s upcoming road trip. Durant added that his teammates are fully aware of where things stand, describing the locker room as locked in and the team’s energy as strong heading into the second half of the season.
What the Anonymous Account Screenshots Actually Claim
The account at the center of the controversy has since been set to private, cutting off public access to its posts. What spread online were messages allegedly sent through the account — posts that took aim at Rockets center Alperen Şengün over defensive breakdowns, questioned forward Jabari Smith Jr.’s ability to contribute on both ends of the floor, and made sharp comparisons involving former Phoenix Suns teammate Devin Booker and former head coach Frank Vogel. Additional screenshots allegedly referenced pointed remarks about former Brooklyn Nets teammate Kyrie Irving.
None of it has been proven. Durant did not confirm or deny the account was his. What he did do was decline to engage — which, depending on who you ask, is either the smartest or most telling move he could have made.
Durant’s History Makes This Hard to Dismiss
The reason this story spread as fast as it did comes down to one thing — Durant’s own track record. In 2017, he accidentally posted criticism of the Oklahoma City Thunder and then-coach Billy Donovan from his personal verified account rather than an anonymous one. He owned it publicly and apologized. Two years later, he acknowledged in an ESPN interview that he had used anonymous accounts specifically to speak freely without the weight of his fame attached to every word.
Those admissions have made it nearly impossible for anyone to simply wave off a new round of accusations. Durant’s verified X account carries nearly 20 million followers, making him one of the most visible and active athletes on social media. In 2021, the NBA fined Durant $50,000 for language used in a private Instagram exchange. The pattern, real or perceived, has a way of following him.
At this year’s All-Star Weekend media availability, he joked that if forced to choose between giving up video games or X for life, he would part ways with the platform — a self-aware quip that landed to laughter but also underscored just how central social media has become to his public identity.
Where the Rockets Stand While the Drama Swirls
Whatever is happening off the court, Durant’s on-court performance in his 18th NBA season remains difficult to argue with. Shooting above 50% from the field and over 40% from three-point range, he is averaging 25.8 points per game for a Houston team sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 33-20. The Rockets have their sights set on the No. 2 seed heading into the playoffs — and Durant made it abundantly clear that is where his energy is going.
The anonymous account saga may keep generating headlines. But for him, the conversation is already over — at least publicly.
Source: Yahoo Sports
