The Timberwolves have signed guard Jules Bernard to a two-way contract, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).
A 6’6″ shooting guard who went undrafted out of UCLA in 2022, Bernard has played in the G League for most of the past three-and-a-half seasons, spending time with the Motor City Cruise, Capital City Go-Go, Cleveland Charge, and Iowa Wolves since going pro.
In 36 appearances for Minnesota’s NBAGL affiliate this season, the 26-year-old has averaged 22.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 34.7 minutes per game, with a shooting line of .429/.353/.801.
This won’t be the first time Bernard has been on an NBA roster during the regular season. He also spent most of 2023/24 on a two-way deal with Washington, logging a total of 149 minutes in 19 contests for the Wizards that year.
No corresponding roster move was required for the Wolves, who waived Johnny Juzang last week after he reached his limit of 50 active games. That create a two-way opening alongside Enrique Freeman and Rocco Zikarsky.
Bernard will be eligible to be active for up to 14 games for Minnesota for the rest of the regular season. He won’t be playoff-eligible unless he’s promoted to the Wolves’ 15-man roster.