Mario Hezonja's NBA Return Hinges on Real Madrid Clause as 8 or 9 Signings Await LeBron
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Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Jul 23
Mario Hezonja's NBA Return Hinges on Real Madrid Clause as 8 or 9 Signings Await LeBron
3 articles · Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Jul 23
Summary
Mario Hezonja’s expected NBA move has hit a contractual hurdle after a Spanish report flagged language in his Real Madrid opt-out clause, though his camp says he met all conditions to leave.
Three EuroLeague offers were rejected because they depended on a quick NBA exit, reinforcing confidence that Hezonja will land a guaranteed NBA deal rather than a camp contract.
Cleveland is among the teams tracking the former No. 5 pick, but league expectation is that Hezonja’s market will not fully move until LeBron James chooses his next team.
Eight or nine free agents could sign immediately after that decision, with Jonathan Kuminga also seen as waiting on the LeBron domino and Atlanta staying selective on any sign-and-trade return.