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JCF: Why aren’t you on twitter anyway? DJS: I didn’t say I’m not. I just said you wouldn’t be able to identify it. JCF: Would you think about putting yourself out there publicly? DJS: No, no, no. JCF: Just because it’s a recipe for disaster? DJS: Yeah, I think so. I think the world has enough tweets. I don’t have anything that I think would be valuable as an addition. NBA.com

Twitter, David Stern 

The Miami HEAT announced today that last week’s unveiling of the White Hot uniform lit up the social media world with impressions totaling 15,964,766 according to data collected by tweetreach. The HEAT unveiled their White Hot uniform on Saturday, November 24 when they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at AmericanAirlines Arena. On twitter, a total of 3,539 tweets were sent referencing the White Hot uniform. Those tweets reached a total of 7,948,606 different people with total impressions reaching 15,004,510. On Facebook, the White Hot uniform garnered 53,999 “likes,” 5,070 “shares” and 1,753 comments with impressions totaling 960,256. NBA.com

Miami Heat, Twitter, Facebook 

It started on Sunday, when Gooden tweeted out “Just made it to Chicago. Bulls tomorrow payback’s a b----.’’ Noah then fired back: “Quit clownin and eat your food goodybagz.’’ Then it was Gooden’s turn, as he tweeted to Noah, “Heard you eating @PGChangs tonight. Don’t get the chopsticks tangled in your wig.’’All the makings for a serious showdown tonight, when the Bucks and Bulls meet for a second time in three days, right? Wrong. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Twitter, Drew Gooden, Joakim Noah 

“What’s the story behind that? He wants a Twitter war so I gave him a Twitter war,’’ Noah explained after afternoon shoot-around on Monday. Then he let the cat out of the bag. “Nah, I love that guy, man. That’s my guy,’’ Noah said of Gooden, who has been inactive anyway. “That’s my best friend, man. Yeah, my best friend.’’ Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Twitter, Drew Gooden, Joakim Noah 

Mike Prada: Also, Hibbert said he's taking a hiatus from Twitter. (Though he kinda has for two weeks). Sorry, @talkhoops Twitter @MikePradaSBN

Indiana Pacers, Twitter, Roy Hibbert 

There are certain players in the NBA who you don’t want to fall asleep around unless you expect the entire Twitter universe to see you. Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are two of those people. They proved that on Sunday afternoon when Clippers teammate DeAndre Jordan fell asleep on the plane and was given the old “here, have some food” treatment. Much like the Timberwolves when Kevin Love is around to post photos like this one from the London Olympics, you either need to stay awake on the plane or steal everyone’s cell phone before taking a nap if you’re a member of the Clippers. Larry Brown Sports

Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Twitter, Kevin Love, DeAndre Jordan 

The strongest assertion: Batum said that he has received gratitude and support from around the globe, even from members of the basketball community. "I won't say any names but Spanish people and Spanish media were truly mad at me on Twitter," Batum acknowledged. "I got some bad things, trust me. [But] people all around the world, on Twitter, or media, or people, even coaches and players from the other teams, thanked me." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Twitter, Spain, France, Nicolas Batum, Olympics 

Why? For upholding the Olympics spirit? For getting in a good lick on Navarro? Because Spain had it coming? "I won't say what they told me, but trust me a lot of people thanked me," he repeated. "I won't say, but they just thanked me. Trust me, a lot, a lot of people. Not especially from France but from everywhere. I won't say that's good. I'm not happy or glad about it." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Twitter, Spain, France, Nicolas Batum, Olympics 

Royce Webb: Melo a top five trending topic on Twitter in U.S. & NYC. #NBArank Twitter

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Twitter 

Mark Cuban: I'm amazed how far left politically the twitterverse is. It's just a matter of time before Fox News includes it as part of mainstream media Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Twitter, Mark Cuban 

John Canzano: Blazers GM Neil Olshey does not Tweet. @Neilolshey is an impersonator. Don't be fooled. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Neil Olshey, Twitter 

John Canzano: NBA source tells me the league office has already investigated and had one Olshey impersonator removed from Twitter. Now there's a second. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Neil Olshey, Twitter 

How often do you check Twitter? Jared Dudley: On an hourly basis. It's like CNN on steroids. I follow people from all over the world, so I get all the updates, from athletes to comedians, different pastors, people from Italy. They're giving everything across the world - and it's addicting. SI.com

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley, Twitter 

Who introduced you to Twitter? Jared Dudley: Jason Richardson. Shaq is the one who made me think about it (when he tweeted at halftime of a game in March 2009 while teammates with Dudley), but J-Rich is the one who was like, 'Yeah, this is what it's about.' SI.com

Phoenix Suns, Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley, Twitter 

Patty Mills' 39-point haul against Great Britain has pumped up his teammates and inspired tweeters to get #Boomers trending in Australia on Sunday. The Boomers came from behind in the third quarter to smash Britain 106-75, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Boomers player Joe Ingles tweeted his jubilation after the game: "So proud to be an Aussie and especially a Boomer!! Love playing with these guys and for my country! So proud of our team tonight! Maybe the best second half I have been apart (sic) of! Onto the next one... #boomers" Mark Worthington tweeted: "Love being an Aussie. True fighting spirit. Best when our backs are against the wall. Love being a BOOMER!!!!! #London2012" West Australian

Twitter, Patrick Mills, Great Britain, Australia, Olympics 

Jason Kidd: you guys should all follow my wife @PorschlaKidd she is way better at this than me Twitter

New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Twitter 

In the aftermath of recent comments made by agent Bouna Ndiaye on behalf of his client, Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum, multiple racist and misogynstic Twitter messages were directed to Batum and his long-time girlfriend on Twitter. Batum's Twitter account is @Nicolas88Batum; His girlfriend's is @MissBatum. "US Minnesota fans Don't want Your OVERPAID [racial epithet] [rear end] on our team," read the message from one user. "Plus your French. Your kind don't belong here." Blazers Edge

Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Twitter, Nicolas Batum 

The NBA fined Amar'e Stoudemire $50,000 Tuesday for "using offensive and derogatory language in a Twitter message" last weekend. The Knicks power forward used foul language and a gay slur during a Twitter exchange with a fan. Newsday

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Twitter 

The fan, John Ferrelli, is a 19-year-old college student from Connecticut and goes by the Twitter handle @BFerrelli. B is for his nickname, "Butch." He had tweeted a message to Stoudemire that read: "You better come back stronger and quicker to make up for last season." Newsday

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Twitter 

Stoudemire responded with a direct message, which only the recipient can see, that included an obscenity and gay slur. Ferrelli subsequently posted it on his public Twitter page, and it was picked up by national media outlets. Ferrelli said he posted it because people who follow him didn't believe that Stoudemire responded to him. Newsday

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Twitter