Bernard signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Cleveland earlier this offseason but was unable to make the regular-season roster. Bernard is now expected to spend the 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Charge of the G League.
Cavaliers' Jules Bernard: Joining Cavs for training camp
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The Cavaliers signed Bernard to an Exhibit 10 contract Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bernard will join Cleveland for training camp, but he will likely end up on the club's G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge. The 24-year-old appeared in 19 games for the Wizards last season, during which he averaged 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds across 7.8 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Jules Bernard: Productive off bench
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Bernard logged 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-104 loss to the Celtics.
Bernard posted several career-best marks in his first extended look for the Wizards and gave the coaching staff something to think about. There are a lot of injuries in Washington right now, and given the Wizards' spot in the standings, there could be a youth movement in the final stretch. Bernard is worth keeping a close eye on going forward.
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Wizards' Jules Bernard: Plays garbage time Thursday
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Bernard played the final 50 seconds of Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Jazz, missing his lone three-point attempt and recording no other statistics.
The two-way player was back with the Wizards one day after he erupted for 29 points (9-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes Wednesday in the G League Capital City Go-Go's 110-106 loss to the Indiana Mad Ants. He's averaging 19.9 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from deep across 20 appearances in the G League this season.
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Wizards' Jules Bernard: Gets garbage-time run Saturday
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Bernard notched zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) across five minutes during Saturday's 127-99 victory over Atlanta.
The two-way player saw minutes at the NBA level for just the third time this season but didn't impress during his limited action. Bernard is likely to rejoin the G League's Capital City Go-Go soon to pick up more meaningful playing time.
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Jules Bernard: Scores team-high 25 points
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Bernard finished with 25 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and an assist across 38 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Blue Coats.
Bernard led the Go-Go in scoring, but unfortunately, his contributions were not enough to lift the team to victory. Bernard had a strong season overall and finished the 2022-23 campaign with averages of 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 32 outings.
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Jules Bernard: Double-doubles against Mad Ants
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Bernard finished with 20 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal across 38 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Mad Ants.
Bernard was one of two Capital City players that scored in double digits in this game, but he also made his presence felt on the glass en route to a double-double. He should be one of the team's go-to players in the upcoming playoff contest against Delaware on Thursday.
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Jules Bernard: Scores team-high 18 points
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Bernard had 18 points (4-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal across 34 minutes in Saturday's win over Westchester.
Bernard led Capital City in scoring as part of six players that finished with 10 or more points in this win. He had a strong season in his first year as a pro with averages of 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 32 appearances with Capital City.
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Jules Bernard: Scores team-high 24 points
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Bernard delivered 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds across 37 minutes in Monday's win over Mexico City.
Bernard was excellent in this game and carried Capital City in scoring while also putting up double-digit points for the 10th time over his last 11 appearances. He's averaging 15.0 points per game on the season.
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Jules Bernard: Scores 13 despite shooting woes
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Bernard finished with 13 points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and an assist across 21 minutes in Sunday's loss to Mexico City.
Bernard struggled from the field and was particularly inaccurate from three-point range, but he still ended as one of four Go-Go starters with a double-digit scoring figure. He has achieved that feat in nine of Capital City's last 10 games.
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Jules Bernard: Scores 23 points in tight loss
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Bernard had 23 points (7-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes in Monday's loss to the Blue Coats.
Bernard had a strong performance and continues to produce for Capital City despite the fact the team had to settle for a one-point loss. This was his fourth game with at least 20 points in eight appearances during February.
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Jules Bernard: Puts up team-high 27 points
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Bernard notched 27 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 35 minutes in Friday's win over Maine.
Bernard played a massive role for Capital City in this win, as he contributed on both ends of the court en route to his first double-double of the campaign. He is averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in the regular season.
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Jules Bernard: Puts up 14 points in loss
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Bernard delivered 14 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and an assist across 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Windy City.
Bernard didn't have his best performance from the field, but he still posted decent numbers across the board. He's averaging 13.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
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Jules Bernard: Goes for 24 points
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Bernard scored 24 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT) while adding four rebounds and five assists across 27 minutes in Monday's win over College Park.
Bernard continues to score at a prolific rate for the Go-Go, and he has been doing a good job since being trusted with a more prominent role on offense. He's averaging 14.7 points per game and shooting 48.9 percent for the field while starting in six of the team's nine games so far.
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Jules Bernard: Goes for 18 points in loss
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Bernard racked up 18 points (6-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Saturday's loss to College Park.
Bernard was one of three Capital City players who scored more than 15 points, with Kris Dunn and Quenton Jackson being the others. Bernard ended up making an impact on the glass and as a playmaker as well, though most of his contributions tend to occur as a scorer. He has scored in double digits in each of his last seven contests.
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Jules Bernard: Goes for 18 in win
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Bernard finished with 18 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and a block across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 128-103 win over Austin.
Bernard co-led Capital City in scoring alongside Davion Mintz, and the former Motor City player has provided a boost to the team's offense. He has scored at least 11 points in each of his last three outings while also posing decent values in peripheral stats.
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Jules Bernard: Scores 12 off bench Thursday
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Bernard notched 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes off the bench in Thursday's win over Motor City.
Bernard started the season playing for Motor City, so he chose a specific game to have a strong performance off the bench. He's averaging 10.0 points per game across 18.6 minutes per game in two regular-season games for Capital City, and he should continue as a decent bench threat for the team going forward.
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Jules Bernard: Nears double-double off bench
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Bernard totaled 22 points (8-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 loss to Windy City.
Although Bernard came off the bench once again Wednesday, he logged a season-high 22 points while coming within one rebound of a double-double. The 22-year-old has scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances.
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Jules Bernard: Productive in bench role
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Bernard totaled 17 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists during Friday's 113-102 loss to the Skyforce.
Bernard had been held to single-digit scoring totals in his last five appearances, but he converted 80 percent of his field-goal attempts during Friday's defeat. He's been relatively productive on the boards this year but has struggled with efficiency from the floor.
