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Cavs sign Mario Hezonja to one-year, $2.8 million contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:24 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Cavs sign Mario Hezonja to one-year, $2.8 million contract

Summary

Mario Hezonja has reached an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year contract worth $2.8 million. The deal was confirmed by Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management and reported by Shams Charania. Hezonja, a noted performer in the EuroLeague, will add depth to the Cavaliers' roster. The signing comes as Cleveland aims to bolster its lineup ahead of the upcoming season.

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•Mario Hezonja signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
•Contract is worth $2.8 million for one year.
•Hezonja is a standout player in the EuroLeague.
•Signing aims to strengthen the Cavaliers' roster.

Latest Updates

12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers Considered Signing Mario Hezonja in 2025 Before Sunday Deal
6:43 PMESPN — Cavs add ex-lottery pick Hezonja after Euro stint
5:24 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs to sign Mario Hezonja to a one-year, $2.8 million deal

What they're saying

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The Cavs have agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with Mario Hezonja, the No. 5 pick in the 2015 draft who has shined in the EuroLeague since last playing in the NBA in the 2019-20 season.
— ESPNby Shams Charania

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Cleveland scouted the Real Madrid forward in person numerous times over the last few years. Hezonja agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports