If you haven't been paying attention, the association is continuing to trend away from positional lineups, and it's not simply because the rest of the league is envious of the Golden State Warriors, seeking to mimic a more entertaining brand of basketball. The smarter teams have realized the defensive rule changes, which now allow for zone concepts and made hand checking illegal, are benefiting the quicker, more versatile lineups.
There is no longer a priority to match an opponent's size with one's own girth because post players are finding it difficult to receive passes or even find room to operate inside the paint.