Bender has signed a contract to play in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv, Nemanja Zoric reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bender saw action with both Milwaukee and Golden State in 2019-20, averaging 6.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 17.9 minutes. However, there was going to be little interest for Bender in the NBA after four underwhelming campaigns. As a result, he's opted to go overseas, where he should see a bigger role.

Bender totaled 23 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 131-107 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

A lot fell into place for Bender, allowing him to compile his best game of the season. The Warriors were already without a number of players and lost Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) to injury after less than a minute. The game then transitioned into garbage time, which afforded Bender plenty of run down the stretch. Based on what we have seen over the past few weeks, this is likely an outlier, and there is no need to rush out and add Bender anywhere outside of the deepest formats.

Bender re-signed Thursday with the Warriors on a second 10-day contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bender briefly hit the open market after his original 10-day deal expired Tuesday, but Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted earlier in the week that he was interested in retaining the big man. Golden State was ultimately able to find a spot on the roster for Bender for another week and a half after he impressed in his initial trail with the club. Over his first six games with Golden State, Bender averaged 7.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 23.3 minutes, though he shot only 36.7 percent from the field.

Bender's 10-day contract with the Warriors expired Tuesday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Warriors got a nice sample size from Bender's 10-day contract, as he appeared in six games. In 23.3 minutes per contest, he averaged 7.5 points on 8.2 shots, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Slater reports that the Warriors aren't planning to immediately re-sign Bender to another 10-day, instead prioritizing flexibility.

Bender will return to a reserve role in Tuesday's tilt against the Nuggets, Wes Goldberg of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Warriors have opted to go with a smaller lineup, so Bender will come off the bench as a result. Still, the team only has nine healthy players, so he figures to see plenty of run off the bench.

Bender is in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Andrew Wiggins (back) out, Bender will earn his first start as a Warrior this season. The forward is currently averaging 3.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in nine appearances.

Bender tallied six points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 115-101 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Bender was solid enough in his Warriors debut that he could at least be a regular rotational piece moving forward. The team was without a number of players for this one, which certainly opened up playing time for its newest member. Bender has shown glimpses of what he's capable of during limited playing time this season; should he work his way into a bigger role, Bender could have some deep-league value moving forward.

Bender is expected to play at both power forward and center Sunday against New Orleans, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday will mark the Warriors debut for Bender, who began the year in Milwaukee but played sparingly and was a frequent DNP-CD. The Warriors will have only nine available players, with both Draymond Green and Marquese Chriss unavailable up front.

Bender officially signed a 10-day contract with the Warriors and will be available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old was waived by the Bucks prior to the All-Star break, but he was able to latch on to a new team. Bender could see decent run in his debut Sunday with Draymond Green (pelvis) sidelined and Marquese Chriss (calf) questionable.

Bender is expected to sign a 10-day contract with the Warriors on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bender spent the first part of the season with the Bucks before being waived in early February. He saw 91 minutes across seven appearances, totaling 26 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists and five blocks. Given that the Warriors are far out of playoff contention, the organization is in a position to give Bender a chance.