UPDATE from a Support Chat I have with an EA Advisor on 12/29/17:
Suraj: Thanks for contacting EA Help, my name is Suraj. How may I assist you today?
you: hello
you: im having issues with progression
you: Trait Progress and upgrading
you: NBA Live 18
Suraj: Please do not worry, I will assist you with the best of my knowledge.
Suraj: Hi there! Can I have your name so I can address you properly? 🙂
you: <encrypted>
Suraj: Hello, Nice to meet you.
you: nice to meet u 2 suraj
Suraj: Thanks , This is basically the syncing issue .I request you to please try some troubleshooting steps to fix this issue.
you: i have tried all of the issues in the forum and help guides but nothing fixed this.
you: i even reset my player as well but no good results
you: anything u can do on ur side to fix?
Suraj: have you tried to delete the saves ?
you: no thats my save file!!!!
you: others on the EA forum have tried the same thing and ended up with the same issue once they reach level 60 or unlock the superstar trait
you: I am convinced this is not a "synching" issue
you: if this is the case then several thousand users are having this "synching" issue
you: possibly more
Suraj: Let me check .
you: ok
Suraj: I am sorry to keep you waiting for long. I really appreciate your patience.
you: np
Suraj:I would like to share that some players are facing this issue and we are aware of this . This will be fixed soon , We haven't received any confirmation about it but I hope till the next update .
Suraj: I am taking a note of this issue and hope it get's fixed soon .
you: I hope so to
you: it really keeps me from playing this game and I love playing nba live 18
you: do you have an estimate of when the next update will be available?
Suraj: We haven't received any confirmation about the dates but please keep an eye on forums and our page . You will get a reply there from moderators soon and also post this to forums too .
you: ok will do!!
Suraj: May I know if there is anything else that I may help you with? I'll be glad to help you.
you: the progression issue is the only topic I wanted assistance with
you: thnk u!
Suraj: The Ea family wishes you holidays filled with fun, laughter and best wishes for prosperous new year.
Suraj: You are most welcome.
you: Have a safe and Happy New Year as well!!
Suraj: I hope it gets fixed soon , Thank you for contacting Ea help. Take care and goodbye 🙂
Suraj: Thanks a lot .