Cavaliers work to finalize Hezonja release from Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking steps to secure the release of Mario Hezonja from his agreement with Real Madrid. Sources indicate that there is no concern regarding the completion of this deal, which is expected to provide the Cavaliers with essential frontcourt depth. Following the departure of versatile forward Dean Wade to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, Cleveland aims to integrate Hezonja into their regular rotation once the deal is official.
- •Cavaliers pursuing release of Mario Hezonja from Real Madrid.
- •Team seeks to bolster frontcourt after losing Dean Wade.
- •No concerns reported about deal completion.
- •Hezonja expected to join team rotation.
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