Overview
- Multiple outlets reported that Hezonja and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a one-year deal on July 26 with reported value of about $2.8 million.
- Real Madrid is contesting the move because it says Hezonja’s NBA exit clause expired on July 20 and no formal offer or payment was completed by that date.
- Spanish outlet Marca reported that Hezonja told Real Madrid he planned to use the clause but had not presented an NBA offer or finished the required payment by the deadline.
- Cleveland is working to clear the remaining buyout and procedural steps to finalize the signing, which could require additional payment or a negotiated settlement with Real Madrid.
- Hezonja is seeking an NBA return after four seasons with Real Madrid and prior NBA experience, and a delay or failure to clear the clause would affect the Cavs’ wing depth plans this offseason.