Tayshaun Prince hears the trade rumors, but he doesn’t pay attention to them. His family, well, that’s a different story. His family and friends in Los Angeles constantly are checking in, wondering if the latest rumor is true.

“There was some talk last year and the year before, but so much more this year and that’s why it’s been bothering them,” said Prince, who appears expendable because of his contract status (one year left, while making $11 million per season). “Last year there were reports of me going to L.A., and they were going crazy about that. It’s just part of the business and we’ll see what happens.”

The trade deadline is Feb. 18 and Prince’s name has been linked to several possible trades, although none seem to have much traction. Having experienced this the last two seasons, Prince isn’t bothered by the rumors.

“I’m pretty sure it goes for guys around the league. It’s just something that happens and you have to move on from it,” he said. “I haven’t been paying much attention to it, but my family does more than I do.”

Prince said he hasn’t talked with Pistons president Joe Dumars about being traded.

Prince said he’d like to stay with Detroit. It’s the only organization he’s known, and he’s comfortable with teammates, coaches and front-office personnel.

“All those things play a part to feeling at home, to feeling comfortable, and that’s the way I’ve always felt” he said. “