Don't think it's about money. Supposedly the new guys are playing better in practice... and he probably felt like he won't see significant playing time.
Well, heās apparently being promised better moneyā¦ so at the very least, money has a role in it. Thatās the nature of this beast now though, in every major sport. Maybe at some point there will be a correction that settles this stuff down a little, but Iām not even really counting on that anymore.