Maker did not play in the Bucks' opening-night loss to the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jason Kidd went 11-deep with his rotation Wednesday night, but that did not include Maker, who remained glued to the end of the bench. The decision wasn't all that surprising, and it could offer a window into just how far away the Bucks believe Maker is to contributing at the NBA level on a night-to-night basis. That said, GM John Hammond said over the summer that the team expects Maker to be a part of the rotation as a rookie, so whether he can work his way into a consistent bench role remains to be seen. At this point, though, Maker holds considerably more value as a dynasty asset, as opposed to daily or season-long.