Something has to be done, players can request for a trade if he does not want to play? That's really something. Simmons started it first then we now have Durant and Irving, so now the management are seeing that the players (superstars) are already abusing their right, it's not anymore favorable to the owners who invested a lot of money.
Meanwhile for the other players like Melo, they're even struggling to get a contract and if they do, it's like just a part time for them.
Well, I agree that these superstars that are also drama makers should get what they deserve if they're under a contract and they don't want to play with their current team.
But I think there are punishments already that are deductible to their salary if they refuse to play.
Yes, just like how things have been done with Simmons, not sure though if that's a rule with everyone. My opinion is to have a much strict
rules about players who will abuse his fame just to force the team to trade him. They need to be a good example. Signing a contract means
to bring all your best and not just to test if you will be fit for the system or not, the huge amount of invested money should be paid by a good
services. Sad but nothing can be done when greed for the money and fame are already inside a player's mind.