The Raptors waived Maker on Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Maker has yet to make his NBA regular-season debut and will likely have to wait at least another season. Maker will join the Raptors' G League affiliate, the Raptors 905, for the 2023-24 campaign.
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Makur Maker: Records double-double Thursday
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Maker notched 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Blue Coats.
Maker was one of six players that scored in double digits for Capital City in this game, and he finished second in rebounds, showing what he can do when given enough minutes. That wasn't always the case for him, though. He ends the 2022-23 season with averages of 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds across 20.6 minutes per game in 30 outings with the Go-Go.
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Makur Maker: Starts, grabs six boards
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Maker (undisclosed) registered five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and six rebounds across 20 minutes in Tuesday's win over Greensboro.
Maker returned to action after a few games out due to an undisclosed injury, and while he didn't make a significant impact, at least he looked healthy. He's expected to play a role in the rotation if the Go-Go qualify for the playoffs, something the team is on pace to achieve with only a few days left in the regular season.
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Makur Maker: Does not play Monday
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Maker (undisclosed) was listed as inactive during Monday's win over Lakeland.
It's unclear if Maker is dealing with an injury or was just away from the team. Either way, his absence shouldn't affect Capital City too much, as he barely holds a role in the rotation.
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Makur Maker: Impressive outing in loss
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Maker recorded 22 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and nine rebounds across 24 minutes off the bench in Sunday's loss to Mexico City.
Maker had one of his best performances of the season in this defeat to Capitanes, but it may end up as an outlier. The big man is averaging just 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 25 outings so far.
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Makur Maker: Comes close to double-double
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Maker had eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, an assist and four blocks across 29 minutes in Monday's win over the Mad Ants.
Maker wasn't particularly efficient from the field, but he still posted a decent stat line with good rebounding and defensive numbers. Maker is averaging 6.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest this season.
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Makur Maker: Scores 11 in spot start
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Maker posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and a block across 21 minutes in Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Charge.
Vernon Carey was inactive for Sunday's contest, so Makur got inserted into the starting lineup and delivered a decent performance. However, he wasn't able to replicate -- or even come close to -- Carey's regular numbers with Capital City. Maker is averaging 7.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in the regular season across 12 games (seven starts).
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Makur Maker: Huge double-double in win
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Maker delivered 28 points (10-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 123-116 win over Raptors 905.
The South Sudan native got a spot start and grabbed the opportunity with both hands, as he posted a massive double-double in what has been his best performance of the season so far. Maker's only averaging 8.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game through seven regular-season contests, but this was a step in the right direction, and his numbers may continue to increase if he steps into a consistent starting role.
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Makur Maker: On bench against Long Island
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Maker (COVID-19) was available on the bench but didn't play Monday against Long Island and was a DNP-CD.
Maker didn't see the hardwood against Long Island, but he is no longer on the injury report, which means he's back from his spell on the league's health and safety protocols. Even if healthy, he shouldn't provide much for the Go-Go on either end of the court.
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Makur Maker: Absent against Westchester
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Maker didn't play in Monday's loss against Westchester after being placed in the league's health and safety protocols.
Maker is one of the latest players to be added into the league's health and safety protocols, as the Go-Go are dealing with a massive COVID-19 and illness crisis. As things stand now, he's expected to miss at least a few games. He's averaging 4.5 points per game, however, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact Capital City's rotation.
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Makur Maker: Parts ways with Wizards
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Maker was waived by the Wizards on Wednesday.
Maker joined the Wizards on an Exhibit 10 deal in August but will be let go with a week remaining until the regular season. Assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers, it seems likely that he'll wind up in the G League once the season gets underway.
