Atlanta • When Joe Ingles was asked on Monday about how Mike Conley’s imminent return would impact the team, and more specifically, if he believed it would precipitate him moving back to the bench, he was a bit incredulous in his response.
“I think it’s pretty obvious I will be, right?” Ingles said. “It doesn’t [change anything]. I’m more excited to have him coming back than anything else. We’ll figure it out. I’ll figure it out.”
While Conley did indeed return to the lineup in Tuesday’s win against the Magic, Ingles remained in the starting five, while Royce O’Neale moved into a reserve role.