All kinds of players missing off rosters. I assume you are tampering with their stats? Kyrie was missing of the cavs for several days and is now back with a lower over all rating even tho this is the best record the cavs have had since he has been there and he is averaging 20 points a game.
There are 2 big reasons why you need to quit messing with rosters outside of trades. Number 1, rosters on many teams are missing several players, most star players that people cannot use for days at a time.
Number 2 reason, it seems ridiculous to me to think a player earns upgraded ratings just because they have played good for one third of a season. A player at least needs to prove themselves for a whole season and deep into the playoffs. If they dont go deep into the playoffs they need a couple of seasons to prove themselves as a top notch player who deserves top notch ratings.
On the reverse, I have noticed players who have won championships have their ratings drop because they have been off to a slow start.
In conclusion I think rosters need left alone outside of trades. No player has earned ratings increases at this point in the season nor does any player deserve a rating decrease.