Sometimes it can be tough deciphering the language NBA personnel and reporters use to discuss trades and free agency negotiations. There are “talks” and “discussions” that “progress” or “stall.” GMs are “confident” and “hopeful” and “listening.” Players are “shopped” or “untouchable.”
When it comes to trade rumors, it’s probably safe to assume that GMs are in constant conversation about myriad possibilities. Most of those will never be leaked to the public. According to Pistons coach/president Stan Van Gundy, the talk of a Reggie Jackson/Ricky Rubio trade is just that–talk.
Van Gundy said Pistons General Manager Jeff Bower was doing his due diligence by talking with other teams.