Something like this makes A LOT of sense.
Just two notes. I do agree that in order to have good team chemistry a GM should think twice if they plan to pay an "outsider", but if any defensive player is wondering why specifically Miller got paid then I don't know what to tell him.
On the other hand, there is something weird going on with Tre, that's for sure. I am not blaming him for anything, I have no idea what is going on, but the whole situation just feels off.
And exactly like you say. Winning solve everthing, and losing does the exact opposite.