re: Dame asked for a trade

The problem isn't in threats and demands. The problem is in the players behavior in their new locker room and disrupting the organization.

They can "behave" enough to not be subject to fines, but just generally not getting along with anyone in the organization and just going through the motions is enough to disrupt what you are trying to build, especially if that player is your star player.

You NEED the buy in from your star player. This is why it keeps working when they say they don't want to go somewhere.

Why give up all of those assets and salary to someone who doesn't want to be a part of what you are trying to build? It's better to find players that will buy in.