16.02.2026 11:31
On NBA All-Star night, amidst the shadow of USA Stars' championship, it was claimed that a social media account allegedly belonging to Kevin Durant shared offensive messages about national basketball player Alperen Şengün. While there has been no official verification regarding the authenticity of the messages, there are also claims that the account is fake. Criticisms were also directed at Durant from the same account for investing in a technology company that provides military support to Israel.
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has found himself at the center of a major scandal following the alleged exposure of a secret "burner" account he used on the X platform. Leaked messages reportedly show Durant using harsh language about some players, including his teammate Alperen Şengün.
The incident came to light during the NBA All-Star weekend events and quickly resonated widely on social media.
SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS ABOUT ALPEREN ŞENGÜN
In screenshots circulating on social media, it was claimed that Durant made severe criticisms of Houston Rockets' young star Alperen Şengün. The messages allegedly included the following statements during a discussion about the team's performance and turnovers:
"Of course, I'm going to have turnovers with this team. Your 'franchise player' can't shoot and can't defend. That's a bigger problem than my turnovers." It was noted that these statements contradicted Durant's previous positive remarks about Alperen Şengün.
JABARI SMITH JR. AND OTHERS ALSO TARGETED
According to the allegations, the leaked messages also contained derogatory remarks about Jabari Smith Jr. Additionally, it was claimed that there were dismissive comments about former teammates Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook. No official confirmation has been made regarding the authenticity of the messages or whether the account belongs to Durant.
ERUPTED DURING ALL-STAR WEEKEND
The timing of the scandal during the NBA All-Star organization drew attention. Footage of Durant being preoccupied with his phone during the events was shared on social media with comments like "again on his secret account."
Durant had previously admitted to using a secret account during his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. Therefore, the new allegations have resonated even more with the public. No official statement has been made regarding the issue from the Houston Rockets or Kevin Durant.