Mario Hezonja's NBA Release Clause Expires Without Concrete Offers, Future Uncertain
Mario Hezonja's future will be decided within the next 24 hours as his NBA release clause expires on Monday, according to Spanish outlet AS. Although Hezonja is reportedly very interested in activating the clause, no concrete NBA offers have been received yet. Real Madrid is waiting to see if an offer arrives and if Hezonja will leave, so they can finalize their roster for coach Pedro Martinez starting in August.
In recent months, the Croatian star has been linked to teams including Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dubai clubs, Panathinaikos, and Anadolu Efes. However, AS reports that he will either remain with Real Madrid or move to the NBA next season, with other destinations considered unlikely. Under his current contract, if he stays, Hezonja is expected to remain with Real Madrid until 2029.
Hezonja, 31 years old and 2.06 meters tall, averaged 13.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in the recent EuroLeague season, alongside 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in the Spanish league. No official responses have been published yet regarding his future.
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