[Shams] Ariza did not give Rockets a meeting in FA

Have you seen the latest quotes from Ariza himself? He had discussions about his future with the Rockets BEFORE free agency even began. This "trusted insider" was just doing what trusted insiders do. They create sensationalized headlines to get clicks. They don't necessarily lie- Ariza did not meet with the Rockets during FA, but they present the information in a way that drums up the most drama. The implication was that Ariza had some problem with the Rockets and did not want to rejoin the team for another season.

So to answer your question, yes- I have a hard time believing trusted insiders. You rarely get the whole story- especially on the first pass.