Hawes signed a G League deal with the South Bay Lakers.
Hawes signed a G-League contract Wednesday and will be available to be claimed off waivers, Adam Johnson of 2Ways10Days.com reports.
The Bucks are expected to use the stretch provision on Hawes' contract, David Aldridge of NBA.com reports.
Hawes will pick up the player-option for his 2017-18 contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports.
Hawes recorded 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 112-94 loss to the Celtics.
Hawes won't play in Monday's game against the Hornets, C.F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Hawes posted 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) with three rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots over 18 minutes in Wednesday's 116-98 win against the Bucks.
Hawes scored 16 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) while adding eight rebounds, an assist and a block in 17 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 101-94 win over the Raptors.
Hawes (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in a 100-96 win over the Suns on Sunday.
Coach Jason Kidd said that Hawes isn't expected to play Friday against the Nuggets or Saturday against the Suns, Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.