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Hezonja signs with Cavaliers, ends NBA pursuit

Entities: Shams Charania · Mario Hezonja · Cleveland Cavaliers · LeBron James · Misko Raznatović

Overview

After activating his €850,000 buy‑out clause with Real Madrid on July 20, 2026, Croatian forward Mario Hezonja secured a one‑year, $2.8 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on July 24. The move ends a six‑year European stint that yielded a 2023 EuroLeague title, multiple ACB championships and a Liga Endesa MVP award. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that the Cavs outbid the Golden State Warriors for Hezonja once LeBron James’s departure to Philadelphia freed cap space. Hezonja returns to the NBA after 330 games with Orlando, New York and Portland, and his agent Misko Raznatović highlighted his Dubrovnik roots. Real Madrid has hinted at possible legal action over the buy‑out process. Cleveland, the recent Eastern Conference finalists, expect Hezonja to bolster their wing rotation and add versatile stretch‑four defensive options for a deep postseason run.

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 34 sources FAST-MOVING
    Cleveland Cavaliers sign Mario Hezonja to one‑year $2.8 M deal

    Mario Hezonja paid an €850k buyout, then signed a one‑year $2.8 M contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, beating the Warriors for his services. The former NBA player and EuroLeague MVP returns after six years.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Mario Hezonja's NBA hopes stall as buyout deadline passes, Real Madrid keeps him

    Mario Hezonja missed his €850k buy‑out deadline, stays with Real Madrid, rejects EuroLeague offers, and remains tied to NBA interest amid league restrictions.

  3. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Mario Hezonja activates NBA out clause, leaves Real Madrid

    Mario Hezonja paid an $850 k buyout to activate his NBA‑out clause, leaving Real Madrid; the club will get about $1 million and several NBA teams are reportedly interested.

  4. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Mario Hezonja rejects Israel, UAE offers and eyes new club after Real Madrid

    Real Madrid forward Mario Hezonja, 31, has rejected higher‑paying offers from Israel’s Hapoel Tel Aviv and a UAE club, while Anadolu Efes and others pursue him as he seeks a new team.

  5. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Mario Hezonja seeks exit from Real Madrid to return to NBA

    Mario Hezonja, under a 2029 Real Madrid deal with an $850k NBA out clause, is pushing to leave after recent internal changes and is in talks with NBA teams.

  6. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Croatian star Mario Hezonja eyes NBA return as Real Madrid contract includes exit clause

    Mario Hezonja, 31, is pursuing an NBA comeback this summer; his Real Madrid contract (‑2029) has an NBA‑exit clause valid until July 20 with a $850 k buyout, after a strong EuroLeague season and recent coaching

  7. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mario Hezonja set to leave Real Madrid for Dubai club

    Croatian forward Mario Hezonja is expected to leave Real Madrid, with reports linking his next move to a Dubai team under coach Xavi Pascual, while Greek clubs are also rumored.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mario Hezonja Faces Possible Exit as Real Madrid Plans Roster Overhaul

    Mario Hezonja may leave Real Madrid as the club reshuffles after a title‑less season, with a new sporting director and several players linked to exits.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mario Hezonja to Stay with Real Madrid Unless NBA Offer Comes

    Mario Hezonja will stay at Real Madrid until 2029, with an NBA opt‑out clause as his only exit route, despite unfounded Dubai rumors.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mario Hezonja locked into Real Madrid until 2029, NBA exit only option

    Mario Hezonja's contract with Real Madrid runs to 2029 and includes only an NBA release clause; his strong EuroLeague and Liga Endesa performances make a move unlikely without NBA interest.

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