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Mario Hezonja considering NBA return before opt-out deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Mario Hezonja considering NBA return before opt-out deadline
Summary

Mario Hezonja, currently with Real Madrid, is considering a return to the NBA. He is exploring options ahead of a July 20 opt-out deadline. Hezonja is under a long-term contract with Real Madrid that runs through 2029, which includes an NBA exit clause. If he chooses to return, his NBA buyout would be approximately $850,000. Hezonja's potential move back to the NBA could significantly impact his career.

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Key Details
  • •Hezonja plays for Real Madrid and has a contract until 2029.
  • •He is exploring NBA options before the July 20 deadline.
  • •His NBA exit clause includes a buyout of about $850,000.
  • •Hezonja is a Croatian international basketball player.
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  • 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mario Hezonja eyeing NBA comeback
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