Bender will be waived by the Bucks in order to create roster space for Marvin Williams, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fourth-overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft will end his tenure with Milwaukee in unspectacular fashion. Bender struggled to find minutes in the Bucks' deep rotation and was held to 3.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.0 minutes across seven games. He was able to drill 44.4 percent of his threes, though the sample size was severely limited. Still just 22 years old, there's a good chance that another team could take a flier on the Croatian forward.

The Bucks assigned Bender to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bender recently enjoyed a three-game run as the Bucks' backup center, but he dropped out of coach Mike Budenholzer's rotation entirely Tuesday, when Robin Lopez returned from an illness in a 151-131 win over The Wizards. Playing time will be scarce for Bender moving forward when Lopez and twin brother Brook are both available, so the 2016 first-round pick will head to the G League to get some meaningful run in a competitive environment. Expect him to play big minutes for the Herd in their game Thursday versus the College Park Skyhawks.

Bender (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in Tuesday's 151-131 win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Bender had appeared in each of the past three games as the Bucks' backup center, but he dropped out of the rotation Tuesday with Robin Lopez (illness) back in action. The Bucks' propensity for blowing opponents out should open up more run for Bender than most third-string players around the league, though it'll be tough to put much stock in any garbage-time stats he puts up.

Bender saw 14 minutes of action off the bench in Monday's win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

The Bucks took a flier on Bender this summer, and he's yet to make much of an impact for what's been one of the healthier and more consistent rotations in the NBA. However, the absence of Robin Lopez (illness) of late has allowed Bender to see some minutes in three of the last four games. He played 21 minutes in wins over New York and Brooklyn, respectively, before Monday's game, which he finished with five points, three rebounds, two assists and one block. Once Lopez returns, expect Bender to return to a lesser role and plenty of DNPs.

Bender (ankle) was assigned to the G League on Thursday and will be in uniform for Friday's game.

EDGE Analysis

Bender was dealing with a sprained ankle, but he'll get back out on the court in the G League on Friday. He's started six games with the Herd this season, averaging 20.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 blocks.

Bender (ankle) will remain out against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Bucks' Christmas Day game will mark the 11th game in a row that Bender has missed as a result of his right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old has only appeared in three games for Milwaukee this season.

Bender (ankle) will remain out against Indiana on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The forward has not played since logging 13 minutes of action against New York on Dec. 2. Bender is currently averaging 5.0 points and 1.0 assist in just three appearances this season.

Bender (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against New York, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bender will miss a ninth-straight game as he continues to battle through a right ankle sprain. His next opportunity to play comes Sunday against Indiana.

Bender (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Bender will stick on the bench for a seventh straight game as he continues to battle back from a sprained right ankle. His next chance to play comes Saturday in New York.

Bender (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Bender will miss a seventh-straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Considering there's no firm timetable for his return, Bender can continue to be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's tilt with the Lakers.