Eric Gordon was not pleased with how his role and importance had diminished since the 2016-17 season, per @TheAthleticNBA
Trevor Ariza felt a lack of respect from the Houston Rockets, via @TheAthleticNBA
The Rockets tried to bring Ariza back down the line, but Ariza “was seeking an apology that never came.”
P.J. Tucker has been “irate over his contract situation all season long,” per @KellyIkoNBA, @ShamsCharania, @sam_amick
Tucker believes he deserves a raise
Russ reportedly told the team he's "uneasy about the team's accountability and culture" and wants to return to being a floor general, per @ShamsCharania
“Former teammates have described the culture in Houston as problematic, sources said, highlighting a situation that caters far too much to its stars.”
(via @TheAthleticNBA)
Russell Westbrook and James Harden 'had several verbal exchanges that sources described as tense, but needed.'
Westbrook said to be the consistent presence who kept Harden accountable throughout the Rockets' season.