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Justin Champagnie Named G League Player Of The Month For February

Mar 5, 2024 8:47 AM

Justin Champagnie was named G League Player of the Month for February. Champagnie played for both the Sioux Falls Skyforce and the Capital City Go-Go in February. At the end of the month, he was called up to the Washington Wizards.

Champagnie averaged 26.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists while going 6-2 for both the Skyforce and Go-Go.

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Jules Bernard Named G League Player Of The Week

Feb 13, 2024 3:29 PM

Washington Wizards two-way player Jules Bernard was named G League Player of the Week for the week of February 5 – February 11.

Bernard averaged 26.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting .667 from the field and .909 from the free throw line during the week. His performances helped the Go-Go secure back-to-back wins at home on February 6 and February 8 against the Western Conference second seed Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Bernard is the second Go-Go player to earn the award this season after Jared Butler was named Player of the Week for the first week of the regular season.

Bernard’s 26.5 points per game ranked eighth in the G League for the week and his .667 field goal percentage was the fourth-most in the league among those who averaged at least 20 points per game. He had the highest plus-minus stat in the league, averaging 27.5 for the week. Additionally, his 8.5 rebounds per game were also the fourth-most among guards last week.

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Jared Butler Named G League Player Of The Week

Jan 3, 2024 9:50 PM

Washington Wizards Two-Way player Jared Butler was named G League Player of the Week for the week of December 27 – January 1.

Butler averaged 28.0 points, 12.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds while shooting .553 from the field and .692 from three-point range during the week, leading the Go-Go to back-to-back wins at home while securing back-to-back double-double performances.

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Wizards To Sign Jules Bernard To Two-Way Contract

Dec 8, 2023 10:14 AM

The Washington Wizards intend to sign wing Jules Bernard to a two-way contract. The Wizards opened a two-way spot by waiving John Butler Jr.

In eight games with the Capital City Go-Go of the G League, Bernard has averaged 21 points on 48/42/91 shooting splits. The 6-foot-6 wing has also averaged 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and a steal per game.

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Wizards Waive John Butler Jr

Dec 8, 2023 8:43 AM

The Washington Wizards have waived John Butler Jr. Butler was signed to a two-way contract with the Wizards and the Capital City Go-Go of the G League.

Butler did not appear in a game with Washington this season. In 10 G League games, the 7-foot center averaged 7.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 22.5 minutes per game.

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Tags: John Butler, Washington Wizards, Capital City Go-Go, NBA, D-League, NBA Waiver, D-League Transaction, D-League Teams

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John Butler Jr., Wizards Agree To Two-Way Contract

Oct 23, 2023 9:33 AM

The Washington Wizards are signing center John Butler Jr. to a two-way contract. Butler spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way contract.

Butler saw action in 19 NBA games with the Blazers. He averaged 2.4 points in 11.6 minutes per game. In his one year at Florida State, the 7-foot center averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.

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Tags: John Butler, Washington Wizards, Capital City Go-Go, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Signing Rumor

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