The Bucks are struggling and coach Scott Skiles could give rookie guard Jodie Meeks a chance to earn time in the coming days.

"He's improved on the ball and off the ball," Skiles said of Meeks. "He's been a good rebounder and he's not afraid to go up in traffic.

"He's coming along, he really is. He seems a little more poised than he was earlier in the year. He's put in a lot of hard work and it's starting to pay off for him."

Skiles hinted that he'll switch up Milwaukee's starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bobcats, but it's not known if Meeks will make his first NBA start.

"The more time I get, the more confidence I get," Meeks said. "I'm a rookie, so everything is new. Coach Skiles gave me an opportunity, so I tried to make the best of it.

"Whenever my number is called, I'll be ready."