It’s very understandable when a fan sees a change in the starting lineup this late in an NBA season and wonders if there are motives beyond the obvious.
Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges replaced veteran Jeremy Lamb in the starting unit right after the All-Star break. Lamb still has a significant role, but did this shift have anything to do with his contract expiring in July?
A natural question that tops off this week’s Hornets mailbag:
Q. Does the insertion of Bridges into the starting lineup signal a lack of interest or lack of confidence in re-signing Lamb?