The Timberwolves and Suns have both added familiar G League names to training camp, with Jules Bernard signing a non-guaranteed deal in Minnesota and David Stockton landing the same kind of contract in Phoenix, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot.
Bernard, 26, has already had a taste of NBA life. He appeared in 19 games for the Wizards in 2023/24 on a two-way contract, and Minnesota also had him on a two-way deal briefly this past February, though he never got into a game for the Timberwolves.
The 6-foot-6 wing entered the league as an undrafted UCLA product in 2022 and has spent most of his pro career in the G League. Last season with the Iowa Wolves, he was busy and productive, averaging 22.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists over 45 games while logging 34.0 minutes per night and shooting .418/.331/.799.
Stockton’s path has taken him farther from the NBA stage, but he’s now back in the mix with Phoenix. The point guard, son of Hall of Famer John Stockton, has six NBA games on his resume, though none since 2018.
Since then, he’s played in Germany, Puerto Rico and the G League, including a stint with the Valley Suns in 2024/25. In 36 NBAGL appearances that season, he posted 14.4 points, 6.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 27.1 minutes per game.
His contract with the Suns almost certainly includes Exhibit 10 language, which points toward a return to Phoenix’s G League affiliate this season at age 35. If he spends at least 60 days with the team, he can earn a bonus worth up to $91K on top of his G League base salary.
Bernard appears headed for a similar path. Minnesota is expected to waive him in the near future, after which he would likely be back with the organization’s G League affiliate this fall.
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