Iowa Wolves Acquire Returning Rights to Guard Jules Bernard

By Iowa Wolves Staff /August 12, 2025

UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 29: Jules Bernard #5 of the Cleveland Charge three point basket during the game against the Long Island Nets on March 29, 2025 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Evan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Iowa Wolves announced they have acquired the returning rights to guard Jules Bernard from the Cleveland Charge in exchange for the returning rights to guard Will Baker. As part of a three-team deal, which includes the Maine Celtics, the Wolves will send the Celtics a first round draft pick in the 2026 NBA G League Draft.

Bernard, 6-6, appeared in 29 games (25 starts) for the Cleveland Charge during the 2024-25 NBA G League season, averaging 19.7 points on 44.6% shooting, 6.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 32.0 minutes per game.

The Los Angeles native saw action in 19 games for the Washington Wizards during the 2023-24 NBA season, averaging 3.9 points on 45.3% shooting, including 37.9% from three and 1.4 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per contest.

Most recently, Bernard played six games for the Golden State Warriors entries in the California Classic and 2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League, averaging 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 14.7 minutes per game.