The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving forward Dragan Bender to clear roster space for the signing of Marvin Williams, who has completed a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Milwaukee is waiving Dragan Bender, clearing the way to sign F Marvin Williams as soon as Monday, league sources tell ESPN. Williams buyout is complete with Charlotte and will be waived as soon today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2020
The 33-year-old Williams had been signed only through the end of the 2019-20 season. Williams is averaging 6.7 points on 44.8% shooting, including 37.6% from 3-point range. A former No. 2 overall pick of the Atlanta Hawks in 2005, Williams has also played for the Utah Jazz (2012-13). The veteran has been with the Hornets for five seasons.
Forward Marvin Williams is planning to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks after contract buyout from Charlotte, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2020
Bender, 22, is in his fourth NBA season. He’s averaging 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13 minutes for the Bucks. He spent three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, the most productive being 2017-18, when he played in all 82 games and averaged 6.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 25 minutes.
Williams’ buyout may not be the last for the Hornets. Wojnarowski also is reporting that Charlotte is finalizing a contract buyout with forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the Mavericks as a possible landing place.
Reporting with @espn_macmahon: Charlotte is finalizing a contract buyout with F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Dallas has emerged as a possible destination once MKG clears waivers.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2020
