Merrill was flex-assigned to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Bucks aren't sending a G League team to the bubble in Orlando, so Merrill will join the Grizzlies' G League squad for the four-week season. Once the Hustle get eliminated from the tournament, Merrill will presumably return to the Bucks.

Merrill (ankle) is active for Friday's game against the Jazz, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill will suit up Friday after missing two straight games due to a sprained left ankle. However, he's unlikely to see meaningful playing time for the Bucks.

Merrill (ankle) is probable for Friday's contest against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill has missed two straight games due to a sprained left ankle, but he should be back in action Friday. He mostly sees minutes in garbage time.

Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said Merrill (ankle) took part in a non-contact practice Thursday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budenholzer suggested that of the Bucks' three injured players -- Pat Connaughton (groin) and Torrey Craig (nose) are the others -- Merrill is the closest to return to game action. Merrill, who has missed the last two contests with a sprained left ankle, should be viewed as questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Merrill (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie second-round pick will be unavailable for the second straight contest due to the left ankle sprain. Merrill's next opportunity to take the court will be Friday versus the Jazz.

Merrill won't play Monday against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Merrill hasn't played a significant role for the Bucks early in the season, but he apparently sustained a sprained left ankle recently. As a result, he'll be held out of Monday's contest. It's not yet clear whether he could return Wednesday against Detroit.