Unhappy Players
There are a couple of players annoyed, upset, dissatisfied, perturbed, or just flat out unhappy about their situation. DeMarcus Cousins comes to mind. So does, albeit a much less impactful player, Dwight Howard.
Avery Bradley, who has complained about his contract throughout the season, and Kyrie Irving, who is shadowed by rumors of discontentment in Cleveland, are both players to keep an eye on. Sour finishes could push both over the edge. But winning does cure all, as we’ve seen so many times in the NBA.
If those two teams flourish in the playoffs, things will certainly change.
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