Real Madrid Star Mario Hezonja Announces NBA Return Using Exit Clause
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Mario Hezonja has notified Real Madrid that he will leave the club to join the NBA, using an exit clause in his contract. After six years in the EuroLeague, the Croatian forward will return to the U.S., though his new NBA team remains unknown. Hezonja’s departure is a major loss for Real Madrid and other interested clubs.
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- Mario Hezonja informs Real Madrid he will leave for the NBA using an 850,000 euro exit clause.
- Hezonja’s contract with Real Madrid was valid until 2029 before exercising the exit option.
- The Croatian player returns to the NBA after six years in the EuroLeague.
- Hezonja previously played in the NBA for Orlando, New York, and Portland.
- Real Madrid and other clubs like Hapoel Tel Aviv and Panathinaikos lose a key player.
- Hezonja averaged 13.3 points and 4 rebounds in EuroLeague last season.
Mario Hezonja, the Croatian basketball star currently with Real Madrid, has informed his club that he will leave to join the NBA, according to reports from Spain. Despite being under contract with Real Madrid until 2029, Hezonja exercised his exit option valued at 850,000 euros to make the move to the world’s premier basketball league. The specific NBA team that will sign him has not yet been disclosed.
Hezonja is returning to the United States after approximately six years playing in the EuroLeague. His previous NBA experience includes stints with Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, and Portland Trail Blazers. His departure is a significant loss for Real Madrid, which has already seen other key players leave this summer. Other teams such as Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Panathinaikos had also expressed interest in acquiring him.
Hezonja has been one of Europe’s standout players for several years. In the past EuroLeague season, he averaged 13.3 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. In the Spanish league, he posted 17.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during the regular season. His move marks a notable shift as he returns to compete at the highest level in the NBA.
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