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Timberwolves' new two-way player pining for return to the NBA

After going undrafted in 2022 out of UCLA, Jules Bernard eventually found his way into the NBA. Signing a two-way contract in December of 2023 with the Washington Wizards, he would receive action in 19 NBA games that season.

Two seasons later, Bernard is looking for a return to NBA play. He took the first step towards reaching that goal by agreeing to a two-way deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

NEWS: @Timberwolves Sign Jules Bernard to Two-Way Contract.

Full Release: https://t.co/EP2oZnSne1— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) February 25, 2026

Takes two-way spot that opened after Timberwolves waived Johnny Juzang

The Timberwolves recently opened up a two-way slot by waiving Johnny Juzang.