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Real Madrid Star Mario Hezonja Announces NBA Return Using Exit Clause

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First reported by Mako · 12 hours ago

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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.

01Mario Hezonja informs Real Madrid he will leave for the NBA using an 850,000 euro exit clause.
02Hezonja’s contract with Real Madrid was valid until 2029 before exercising the exit option.
03The Croatian player returns to the NBA after six years in the EuroLeague.
04Hezonja previously played in the NBA for Orlando, New York, and Portland.
05Real Madrid and other clubs like Hapoel Tel Aviv and Panathinaikos lose a key player.
06Hezonja averaged 13.3 points and 4 rebounds in EuroLeague last season.

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