Numerous veterans were frustrated with Hyland in the aftermath of his decision to walk off the bench, sources said. In the weeks preceding the deadline, another veteran who spoke on condition of anonymity was not displeased and understood why Bones was being shopped. Following that game, the Nuggets went on a three-game road swing that began with a trip to New Orleans. As punishment, Hyland didn’t fly with the team. Instead, he flew commercial and met up with the team later. He wasn’t at shootaround the following day, nor was he active that night against the Pelicans. That also happened to be coach Michael Malone’s first game back from a bout with COVID. Hyland’s bench exit had come under acting head coach David Adelman’s watch.