Pistons' Van Gundy refutes Eric Bledsoe-Reggie Jackson trade rumors

NBA trade rumors surrounding Suns guard Eric Bledsoe have been in full swing with the latest speculating a move for Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson.

Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy silenced those rumors making it clear that Detroit is not looking to swap Jackson for Bledsoe anytime soon. Gundy not only addressed the rumors with media, but also with Jackson.

“It was crazy yesterday,” Van Gundy said Friday, per Detroit News . “I left practice yesterday and there’s a rumor out on Reggie and Bledsoe so I had to get home and call Reggie and say we’re not trading you for Bledsoe. I don’t usually address all of them but it’s early in the (season). You can’t address all of them at the trade deadline, but I felt the need to address this.”

Jackson said he didn't hear the rumors before Van Gundy contacted him on Thursday, but the point guard did take the opportunity to confirm his commitment to Detroit.

“I don’t pay attention and really don’t care (about rumors),” Jackson said. “Everybody’s media nowadays. Anybody can write anything and it can go on the web. That’s the beauty and downfall of the internet. Who cares? Everybody’s going to talk and have their own opinion.

“I’m still in Detroit and still here to compete and make my team the best it can be. If something else happens, it happens. That’s not something I’m concerned about.”