I'm sure its a combination. we did hear last week that the rockets are making everyone "earn it" which doesn't appeal to guys like Moute and Vince. I'm sure other vets feel the same. with only 9 guys guaranteed right now I don't think its the proximity to the tax line. that's easy to move away from by cutting NG contracts.
He is not a worse defender, he is worser... Worser is worse than worse, which must make Cunningham's defense like the worsest in the NBA.