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Bernard James | Center

Team: Dallas Mavericks
Age / DOB:  (28) / 2/7/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'10' / 240
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Rookie Bernard James blocked a career-high seven shots in 15 minutes on Friday, and also added four points on 2-of-2 shooting with six rebounds and one steal.
Wow. James isn't getting minutes but we'll be watching to see what happens if he does. Owners should still watch this action from the wire. Feb 23 - 12:55 AM

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Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Bernard James lasted just 11 minutes in his start at center on Sunday, finishing with two points and three rebounds.

Elton Brand was benched and had 12 points and three boards in 17 minutes, while Chris Kaman had six points and five boards in just 11 minutes. Brandan Wright also made a surprise appearance after falling out of the rotation and also played 11 minutes. Our guess is Brand is still the guy to own from this group, with Kaman close behind, and that Carlisle was simply trying to send a message to his big men to hit the boards and play more defense. Stay tuned.
Related: Elton Brand, Chris Kaman, Brandan Wright
Jan 27 - 10:55 PM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Bernard James will start at center for the Mavericks on Sunday against the Suns.

Elton Brand got us all excited by starting in the last one over Chris Kaman, but it's starting to look like Rick Carlisle isn't exactly sure what he wants to do at center. If you recently picked up Brand, don't let this news scare you. But if James plays well, it will be interesting to see if Carlisle sticks with him or not.
Related: Elton Brand, Chris Kaman
Jan 27 - 7:23 PM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Bernard James (illness) was active on Wednesday, but he did not play.

James had an allergic reaction to shellfish, but he's good to go and will resume his usual seat at the end of the Mavs bench.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jan 17 - 9:50 AM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Bernard James (illness) is expected to play on Wednesday.

James did not play in Dallas' last game due to the illness, but he is a regular DNP-Coach's Decision and is on the outside of the rotation looking in.
Source: Earl K. Sneed on Twitter
Jan 16 - 12:33 PM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Bernard James scored a career-high 12 points against the Heat on Thursday, adding nine rebounds, three steals and one block.

His nine boards matched his career high and he set a new high with his 22 minutes. He was given a big opportunity with Elton Brand and Brandan Wright out of the lineup, and he came through for Dallas. The Mavericks should get healthy sooner enough and owners can leave Sarge on the wire.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 12:26:00 AM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Mavericks signed C Bernard James.

James will have his first-year salary fully guaranteed, but he's not going to emerge on fantasy radars given the frontcourt depth on the revamped Dallas front line. He'll be behind Chris Kaman, Elton Brand and Brandan Wright on the depth chart.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 09:36:00 AM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

Bernard James will sign his rookie contract with the Mavericks "in the next day or two," according to his agent Happy Walters.

James, a 27-year-old Air Force staff sergeant, was a shot-blocking machine during two seasons at Florida State. He averaged 10.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and shot 60.5 percent during summer league, and it will be interesting to see what he brings to the fold. The contract will be guaranteed for the 2012-13 season.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 08:28:00 AM
Bernard James - C - Mavericks

The Mavericks, with the No. 33 pick in the draft, selected Florida St. PF/C Bernard James.

The Cavaliers actually made the pick, but Dallas acquired it as part of the Tyler Zeller trade and used it to add a gritty athlete whose greatest strengths are his rebounding (8.1) and shot-blocking (2.3). James is 27 years old, having spent six years in the U.S. military, and he might be able to carve out a role as a backup center for Dallas.
Related: Brendan Haywood
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 10:45:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Mike James
2Darren Collison
3Roddy Beaubois
4Josh Akognon
SG1O.J. Mayo
2Dominique Jones
3Jared Cunningham
4Chris Wright
SF1Shawn Marion
2Vince Carter
3Anthony Morrow
PF1Dirk Nowitzki
2Jae Crowder
C1Brandan Wright
2Elton Brand
3Chris Kaman
4Bernard James