Real Madrid holds up Hezonja's NBA move amid clearance process
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:43 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Cleveland continues to seek a FIBA Letter of Clearance from Real Madrid for Mario Hezonja, as of July 29. Sources indicate that Real Madrid has resisted letting Hezonja depart because he only secured a potential NBA destination on July 26. Hezonja's contract contains an NBA out clause, which required a $1 million payment to be exercised by July 20. Real Madrid is proposing to maintain his EuroLeague rights, allowing a future re-signing should he return from the NBA.
- •Cleveland is working on securing Hezonja's FIBA clearance.
- •Real Madrid delayed approval due to Hezonja's late NBA interest.
- •Hezonja's contract required a $1 million payment to leave.
- •Real Madrid wants to retain Hezonja's EuroLeague rights.
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