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Mario Hezonja Poised to Return to NBA Amid Interest from Multiple Teams
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First reported by Mako · 7 hours ago
What happened
Mario Hezonja is expected to return to the NBA after several teams, including Cleveland, expressed interest. Despite a lower NBA salary offer compared to his EuroLeague earnings, Hezonja's buyout can be covered by NBA teams. He was recently named MVP in the Spanish league and last played in the NBA in 2019/20.
- 01Mario Hezonja is set to return to the NBA after leaving the EuroLeague.
- 02Several NBA teams, including Cleveland, are interested in signing Hezonja.
- 03Hezonja's NBA minimum contract is $3 million, less than his EuroLeague salary.
- 04His EuroLeague buyout is $850,000, which NBA teams can cover.
- 05He was the Spanish league MVP last season, averaging 17.5 points per game.
- 06He last played in the NBA in 2019/20, averaging 4.8 points with Portland.
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