Mario Hezonja is reportedly returning to the NBA by signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a short-term contract. Multiple reports state the agreement is for one year at about $2.8 million, described as a minimum-type deal. Hezonja was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft and spent the first part of his career in the league across multiple seasons. According to the reports, his most recent NBA action comes from the 2019-20 season with the Portland Trail Blazers, and he has not played in the NBA since then.
Following his departure from the NBA, Hezonja continued his professional career in Europe, where sources describe him as becoming a leading player. The Cavaliers’ signing marks his return to the league after several years abroad, ending a stretch that began after his 2020 season with Portland. The reported terms and timing of the signing place him on a one-year roster opportunity as he re-enters NBA play.
