Bender compiled just five points, three rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes during Saturday's 127-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Bender remained in the starting lineup Saturday, but once again provided basically no production. Josh Jackson was moved to the bench to provide offense and Bender was the next man up. He is not good and at this stage, it would be surprising to see him in the rotation next season. He can be left alone in all formats.

Bender had just five points, three rebounds, and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Bender remained in the starting lineup Saturday but had just five points in 17 minutes. The move is a questionable one, however, the Suns have won both games in which he has started. No matter his role, Bender is not worth owning in basically any format.

Bender will start Friday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out Monday's tilt with Miami, Bender will return to the lineup and start in place of Josh Jackson. IN 26 appearances this year, the third-year forward's averaging 3.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 12.6 minutes.

Bender moved to the bench for Sunday's 117-104 loss to the Kings and finished with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

With the Suns welcoming Devin Booker (hamstring) back after a two-game absence, Bender was unsurprisingly the odd man out of the starting five. While he still held down a rotation gig as the backup power forward, Bender's playing time will likely dry up as soon as T.J. Warren (ankle) is ready to play again.

Bender will draw another start Friday against Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Bender was held scoreless in his last start Wednesday against Utah, but he'll surprisingly get another shot Friday evening. He'll be in for a tough matchup against one of the better teams in the league.

Bender was held scoreless (0-1 FG) and grabbed five rebounds across 14 minutes while starting at power forward Wednesday in the Suns' 116-88 loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Bender moved up to the top unit while Devin Booker (hamstring) sat out but did little turning his time on the court. That's been a familiar refrain for Bender throughout his three-year career, and his fortunes are unlikely to change for the better even if he sticks in Phoenix through the trade deadline. Bound for free agency this summer after the Suns declined his 2019-20 option, Bender should be one of the first players dropped from the rotation once either Booker or the newly acquired Tyler Johnson is ready to play.

Bender will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Despite playing sparingly this season, Bender has been promoted to the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Jazz for matchup purposes. While it's unlikely he continues to run with the starters beyond Wednesday, Bender will have a chance to see extra minutes and could improve upon his season averages of 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game.

Bender (thumb) has been upgraded to available after being previously ruled out Saturday against the Hawks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained thumb ultimately won't keep Bender sidelined Saturday. However, with Deandre Ayton back in the lineup, it's unclear if Bender will see the floor.

Bender (thumb) is out Saturday against the Hawks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained right thumb will keep Bender out, though he was set to see a decline in minutes due to the return of Deandre Ayton (ankle). Bender's next chance to play arrives Monday against the Rockets.

Bender is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to a right thumb sprain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bender's injury appears to have surfaced somewhat recently, although it may be the reason he logged only three minutes Tuesday against the Spurs. Expect an update on his availability closer to tipoff.