Cavs sign Mario Hezonja to one-year, $2.8 million contract
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"Cavs to sign Mario Hezonja to a one-year, $2.8 million deal
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External links- ESPNJul 26, 2026, 6:43 PMCavs add ex-lottery pick Hezonja after Euro stint
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:24 PMCavs to sign Mario Hezonja to a one-year, $2.8 million deal
Cavs to sign Mario Hezonja to a one-year, $2.8 million deal
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