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Real Madrid Blocks Mario Hezonja From Joining Another EuroLeague Team Without Consent

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First reported by Mako · Jul 29, 2026

What happened

Mario Hezonja's move from Real Madrid to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers is stalled over a disputed buyout payment. Real Madrid seeks to retain first rights to Hezonja's return to Europe, blocking him from joining other EuroLeague teams without their consent. This strategy echoes a previous deal when Barcelona secured priority rights on Hezonja's European return.

  • 01Mario Hezonja activated a $1 million buyout to leave Real Madrid for the NBA's Cavaliers.
  • 02Real Madrid claims the buyout payment is unpaid, keeping Hezonja under contract.
  • 03Hezonja might be signed and released by Cleveland, then join another EuroLeague team.
  • 04Real Madrid demands first rights to Hezonja's return to Europe to block other EuroLeague teams.
  • 05This mirrors Barcelona's prior arrangement securing first rights when Hezonja returned from the NBA.
  • 06Hezonja averaged 13.3 points and 4 rebounds last NBA season across three teams.

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OrganizationsReal Madrid, Cleveland Cavaliers, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Dubai, Panathinaikos, Barcelona, UNICS Kazan, Portland Trail Blazers
PlacesSpain, Europe, NBA

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Real Madrid Blocks Mario Hezonja From Joining Another EuroLeague Team Without Consent
N12Center · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Real Madrid Blocks Mario Hezonja From Joining Other EuroLeague Teams After NBA Move

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