Overview
- Reports on Monday say Hezonja is seriously considering an NBA comeback and must decide by July 20 whether to trigger his exit clause from Real Madrid.
- BasketNews, as cited in recent coverage, estimates his buyout at about $850,000 and says that sum would be the main hurdle to any mid‑season move.
- Hezonja, 31, has rebuilt his stock in Europe with Real Madrid, posting 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 44 EuroLeague games last season.
- A former No. 5 overall pick who previously played for Orlando, the Knicks and Portland, he would most likely pursue a veteran‑minimum bench wing role if he returns to the NBA.
- Real Madrid’s reported long‑term contract includes an NBA exit clause, so the story now turns on whether the club approves a buyout and which NBA teams show roster interest before the July 20 deadline.