The Houston Rockets might not be at the top of the Western Conference this season, but Kevin Durant remains a major NBA talking point as his alleged burner accounts continue to have fans talking.
For years, Durant hasn’t shied away from the fact that he enjoys clapping back at haters on social media. However, basketball fans are now wondering if he’s the owner of several burner accounts that have taken major shots at current NBA stars and coaches.
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Social media detectives have been scouring the internet recently hoping to find the evidence necessary to link Durant to various burner accounts. Meanwhile, the content of the posts has created a whirlwind of drama around the NBA.
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The alleged KD files highlights 📲💀
🔸On Jabari Smith Jr.: "He's lowkey ret*rded"
🔸"I swear I miss Ben Simmons. Least that Ni**a would give me the ball"
🔸On “Booker and Frank Vogel: Two dictators / Stalin and Hitler / Mussolini and Kim Jong Un"
🔸On James Harden: "I miss… pic.twitter.com/Epw1JpIonY
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) February 18, 2026
The alleged ‘KD Files’ features posts targeting current players, including teammates of Durant’s on the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the burner accounts also took aim at Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, as well as Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook.
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Bill Simmons and others in the media seem pretty convinced that Durant is the culprit of the alleged accounts. The Ringer’s founder even stated that there’s “a lot of signs” that the Rockets star is behind the anonymous posts.
Durant famously said in October 2025 that he loves responding the online trolls because it helps him unwind to start his mornings.
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Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka talks to Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard during an NBA game. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
To this point, there’s been no direct linkage between Durant and the burner accounts. However, it’s clear that NBA fans are thoroughly searching the internet to find out if the NBA legend is behind the posts.
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