Doc Rivers has denied a report that the Los Angeles Clippers are gauging trade interest in Josh Smith and Lance Stephenson.

"That's silly talk. Nothing. No truth," said Rivers.

The Clippers acquired both Smith and Stephenson in the offseason and neither player has made as positive of an impact as expected.

Rivers serves as both top decision-maker on personnel decisions and head coach, which puts him in an awkward position when it comes to trade reports.