DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant Clash Online Over Phoenix Suns Locker Room Rumors
DeMarcus Cousins has never been one to mince words. Whether it was during his college days at Kentucky, throughout his tumultuous NBA career, or now as he ventures into media commentary, Cousins—nicknamed “Boogie”—has consistently been known for speaking candidly. That unfiltered honesty has earned him loyal supporters, harsh critics, and perhaps even shortened his time in the league. Still, one thing’s always been clear: Boogie keeps it real.
Recently, that straightforward approach stirred up a wave of drama when Cousins revealed an insider detail regarding the Phoenix Suns. Speaking on a podcast or show segment, he shared that there were multiple physical altercations—yes, actual fistfights—among Suns players during their underwhelming 36–46 campaign. A team featuring stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal had failed to even make the NBA Play-In Tournament. Many observers already felt something was off with the Suns all year long, and Cousins’ comment seemed to put a name to that dysfunction.
Naturally, the revelation caught people’s attention. But it especially drew a sharp reaction from one man—Kevin Durant.
Durant Reacts Strongly on X (formerly Twitter)
Upon hearing the claim, Durant immediately took to X to set the record straight in his eyes. He strongly denied any such confrontations ever occurred in the Suns’ locker room. In a tweet filled with frustration, he wrote:
> “I have to contest this 94 footer. This some [expletive] to throw on us. Yea yea yea we were trash this year ha ha ha but we NEVER got close to this. NEVER.”
Durant wanted to shut the rumor down completely—no ambiguity, no room for speculation. But if he thought that would be the end of it, he clearly forgot who he was dealing with.
Cousins Fires Back
DeMarcus Cousins isn’t the type to let someone call him out publicly without replying, and he wasted no time in firing back. In his response, he made it clear that the information came directly from within the Suns locker room—not just idle gossip or speculation:
> “The source was one of your teammates killa. 🤷🏿♂️ And I wasn’t referring to you! Save this [expletive] for the others homie…”
That clarification was crucial: Cousins insisted that not only was he not targeting Durant specifically, but his information was reliable, coming from someone on the inside.
Durant then attempted to cool things down. In a follow-up tweet, he said:
> “Whoa whoa Boog, I don’t want no problems with you or anybody on earth. I promise, all I’m saying is your source is lying.”
Trying to move past the tension, Durant appeared to be avoiding further escalation. But Boogie wasn’t going to let any implication linger that he was spreading false information.
Cousins responded again, calmly but firmly, reinforcing that he wasn’t taking shots or chasing attention:
> “No issue at all killa. Don’t play me for a liar though. The segment I was speaking on was actually defending you as a player. I’m actually tapped in with players unlike the media guys you don’t rock with. Never on some messy shit. That’s why I didn’t go into details about it. I don’t need click bait or lies to speak on the game. Like I said, save that for the others.”
Whose Side Do You Take?
So now the basketball world is left wondering: Was Cousins telling the truth based on an inside source? Or did someone feed him inaccurate information? Could a disgruntled teammate have exaggerated the situation? Or is Durant simply trying to protect the team’s image?
Regardless of which side you believe, the broader message is clear: Cousins believes he knows what’s happening behind closed doors in NBA locker rooms, and he’s not afraid to speak up about it. He even emphasized that his original comments weren’t meant to criticize Durant at all—in fact, he was defending him. But as often happens on social media, context can quickly get lost in translation.
Durant’s reaction also fits a familiar pattern. Throughout his career—particularly in stops like Golden State and Brooklyn—he’s been highly sensitive about how media and fans discuss team chemistry and internal drama. So his defensive response wasn’t unexpected.
Boogie Stays Connected to the League
One thing this whole exchange confirms is that DeMarcus Cousins is still very much tapped into NBA culture and its inner workings. Even though he’s not currently on an NBA roster, Cousins remains in contact with players and continues to command respect in basketball circles. He isn’t someone throwing out random takes for attention. Instead, he seems to be trying to bring authentic, informed commentary to the public conversation.
Boogie also made a point of highlighting that he doesn’t rely on clickbait tactics or rumors to stay relevant. In a sports media landscape often dominated by sensationalism, Cousins is trying to set himself apart as someone who values integrity—even if it sometimes sparks controversy.
Final Thoughts
While this flare-up between two former All-Stars might not last long in the fast-moving world of social media, it reflects deeper themes in both men’s careers. For Cousins, it’s about staying true to himself and his inside knowledge. For Durant, it’s about defending the team and controlling the narrative.
Whether or not fists were actually thrown in the Suns locker room may remain a mystery. But what’s clear is that DeMarcus Cousins stands by what he said—and he’s not backing down from the smoke.
In an era where so many ex-players shy away from saying anythin
- g too real, Boogie’s authenticity—flawed or not—is refreshing.
