Mario Hezonja
Position:
Power Forward
Height:
206 cm
Age:
31 years (02/25/1995)
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Six years after leaving the NBA, Croatian forward Mario Hezonja is returning to the league. The former Real Madrid star, who shone in EuroLeague this past season, has signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA free agency 2026.
NBA - Croatian forward Mario Hezonja has activated his clause to leave Real Madrid and return to the NBA, despite having a contract with the Spanish club through 2029.
Liga Endesa - Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot is joining Real Madrid. The French international, who was the top scorer in the Liga Endesa this season with 18.1 points per game, has reached an agreement in principle for two years with the Spanish capital club, subject to Baskonia's right of first refusal.
EuroLeague standings - Real Madrid overcame a strong start from Pablo Laso's Anadolu Efes to secure their 22nd victory of the season, moving into second place in the EuroLeague table with just four games remaining in the regular season.
EuroLeague Standings - Real Madrid strengthens their playoff position by defeating direct rival Hapoel Tel Aviv at the Movistar Arena, moving up to third place while maintaining their perfect home record spanning five months of European competition.
EuroLeague Basketball - Real Madrid secured their 14th victory in 15 home games this season, overcoming a resilient Virtus Bologna side led by Carsen Edwards' explosive performance at the Movistar Arena, maintaining their position among the top teams in the standings.
Basketball triumph - Kosner Baskonia defeated Real Madrid 100-89 in the Copa del Rey final, powered by a stellar trio of Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, Eugene Omoruyi, and Trent Forrest who combined for 73 points in a historic upset victory.
Masterclass performance - Real Madrid delivered a commanding victory over Unicaja de Málaga in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, advancing to their thirteenth consecutive semifinal with a dominant display that saw them lead by as much as 37 points at the Roig Arena.
Liga Endesa - Real Madrid preserved their perfect home record in 2025 with a victory over Málaga. The Madrid side had to dig deep defensively to overturn a difficult first-half situation.
