No he didn't he said according to the press officer it isn't, therefore he's signing. They're not gonna just say, yeah because they need to keep it low key.
I personally would be thrilled as the two might complement each other and with Rhodes at 22, potential to grow, i don't think he's a class above but there is less risk with a younger player.
Well they say it would take that long to get from one side to the other but in reality, the universe is continually expanding according to the Big Bang Theory but also, if you were travelling at the speed of light you would not notice time pass so you would effectively get to each side instantly.