Doc Rivers has no knowledge of a Nate Robinson deal

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – In light of rumors regarding the Celtics [team stats]’ interest in Knicks guard Nate Robinson, C’s coach Doc Rivers said today that he has no knowledge of any such deal.

“I’ve been amazed that when a name pops up how much it can catch on with people,”said Rivers. “I just want to get the team that we actually have here together.”

Earlier today, a league source close to both sides of the situation shot down the rumors that the Celtics have renewed talks with the Knicks concerning their disgruntled veteran guard.

“Don’t waste your time,” said the source. “The Knicks are looking for quite a bit for him.”

The source said that both sides did have discussions earlier this season but that nothing came of that.

Robinson’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, denied any knowledge of renewed discussions. “If anyone would know, I think it would be me,” he said.

Added Rivers, “Everybody talked to (Knicks GM) Donnie Walsh at some point this year about the kid because he wasn’t playing.”

Robinson, 25, who spent the greater part of the season in Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni’s doghouse, is averaging 13 points and 3.2 assists per game. The 5-foot-9 guard is playing 23.4 minutes and shooting 47.4 percent from the field.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 18.