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• Could Mario Hezonja return to NBA? Multiple teams reportedly interested.
The former No. 5 pick of the Magic has been playing in Europe since the bubble but could make a return next season....2025
• Mario Hezonja Drawing ‘Serious’ NBA Interest

Former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja is drawing “serious interest” from NBA teams as he contemplates a move away from Spanish EuroLeague club Real Madrid, reports Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com. Although Hezonja signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid last summer, his deal contains an NBA out clause in the range of $850,000, according […]...2025
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• Mario Hezonja Drawing Interest From NBA Teams

Veteran wing Mario Hezonja could be looking at a return to the NBA. Hezonja has an NBA out in his deal with Real Madrid and has drawn interest from NBA teams. After being drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2015, Hezonja played for five seasons in the NBA. He spent three years with the Magic, then moved to the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers. Since leaving the NBA, Hezonja has played for Pa...2025
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• Mario Hezonja Re-Signing With Real Madrid

Mario Hezonja took to social media to share his own update on his future. Hezonja wrote on X: "Real Madrid believed in me when many didn't, cared for me and my family since the first day I arrived and made us feel at home. My only intention was to stay so I am happy to communicate to you that I will continue my journey at MY HOME, MY REAL MADRID for a long time!" Hezonja will be staying with Real ...2024
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• Former top-five pick could follow the Dante Exum blueprint for NBA return

Former fifth overall pick Mario Hezonja could potentially find his way back to the NBA in the months ahead....2024
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• Mario Hezonja May Look For Return To The NBA

Mario Hezonja may make be seeking a return to the NBA for next season. Hezonja is a free agent after playing the last two seasons with Real Madrid. Hezonja previously played for the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers from 2015 through 2020. The 6-foot-8 wing then returned to Europe for the last four seasons. Hezonja initially played for Panathinaikos in Greece, then moved to...2024
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• Enes Kanter throws shade at 'childish' Giannis Antetokounmpo
There’s still some steam coming out of Enes Kanter’s ears over Thursday’s incident with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The New York Knicks big man was ejected in the fourth quarter of the team’s 112-96 loss to Milwaukee after getting into it with Antetokounmpo, who took exception to Kanter elbowing him in the face on a drive to the basket. Addressing the media on Friday, Kanter took s...2018
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• Knicks will have to adjust on the fly to loss of Kevin Knox
The Knicks will have to adjust their lineup to compensate for the loss of first-round pick Kevin Knox, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. Knox went down with an ankle sprain in Saturday’s game and will miss at least two weeks. He will stay behind for rehab work as the team embarks on its upcoming road trip, and his condition will be re-evaluated in another week. Guard Damyean Dotson took Kno...2018
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• Kristaps Porzingis' injury forced Knicks to change organization's philosophy
Kristaps Porzingis‘ injury forced the Knicks to change their organizational vision and take a long-term approach to roster building, according to Nick Zappulla of RealGM.New York enters the season with few short-term expectations, something that will make developing the team’s prospects the priority. Instead of signing veterans this offseason with an eye on wins, the team was able to take low-risk...2018
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• Southeast Notes: Sessions' status unclear; Hezonja's improved play; Hornets GM search
Veteran guard Ramon Sessions will find out today if he’ll be getting a second 10-day contract from the Wizards, relays Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. Sessions’ first 10-day deal expires at midnight, and even though he hasn’t appeared in any games yet, that doesn’t mean the team doesn’t have plans for him.“He’s a worker. He hasn’t gotten any opportunities. That might change [Sunday] night,...2018
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• Report: Evan Fournier out indefinitely with heel injury
Floundering at 17-25 on the season, the Orlando Magic are now down their leading scorer as well. According to a report by Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel on Monday, Magic guard Evan Fournier will be out “for the foreseeable future” after aggravating a right heel injury. The 24-year-old Fournier recently missed five consecutive games with the ailment before returning to the lineup on January 4...2017
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• Evan Fournier Injury: Magic Forward Out vs. Lakers with Bruised Heel
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• Jeff Green Injury: Updates on Magic Forward's Back and Return
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• Report: Pistons deal Meeks to Magic
The Orlando Magic acquired guard Jodie Meeks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a 2019 future second-round pick, reports Shams Charania of The Vertical. Meeks, 28, played in just three games for the Pistons last season, averaging 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.3 minutes per game. He suffered a foot fracture in the preseason and returned for Detroit’s season finale against the...2016
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• Meet NBA Draft Prospect Mario Hezonja, Europe's Kobe Bryant Wannabe
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"Mario Hezonja may make be seeking a return to the NBA for next season."

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"com/iEvAtsGZgk— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) April 27, 2023 Other former NBA players involved in the brawl included Anthony Randolph, Rudy Fernandez, Sergio Gomez, and Mario Hezonja."

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"Portland’s Mario Hezonja fined $25,000 for grabbing referee’s arm"

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"However, Mario Hezonja believes he’s been able to stick to Fizdale’s desired style of play despite his upcoming unrestricted free agency, as he tells Marc Berman of The New York Post."

2018
"Rival executives expect Orlando, which has sunk to the bottom of the conference standings, to shop guards Evan Fournier and Elfrid Payton and swingman Mario Hezonja, Stein adds."

2017
"Report: Magic talking Mario Hezonja trade before option deadline"

2016
"Channing Frye to Cavaliers in 3-Team Trade Involving Anderson Varejao"

2015
"Mario Hezonja is the best player in the 2015 NBA draft, according to Mario Hezonja."

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" International Buzz Croatian phenom Mario Hezonja has finally started playing regular minutes for Barcelona, and scouts are getting a better handle on his potential."

• Mario Hezonja Drawing ‘Serious’ NBA Interest
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• Mario Hezonja Drawing Interest From NBA Teams
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• Mario Hezonja May Look For Return To The NBA
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• Anarchy breaks out in Eurobasket brawl featuring numerous former NBA players
Whoa! Everything went completely out of control on Thursday night in a Eurobasket game between Partizan and Real Madrid. The teams were facing off in their second game in a row, with Madrid struggling — and emotion boiled over in one of the wildest brawls we’ve ever seen in basketball. HUGE BRAWL just went down in Wizink Center between Partizan and Real Madrid players #EuroLeague pic.twitter....2023
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• Three-team NBA trade sends Enes Kanter to Trail Blazers, Mario Hezonja to Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced that the team acquired the 2020 draft rights to Texas Christian University guard Desmond Bane (No. 30 overall, first round) from the Boston Celtics and forward Mario Hezonja (HEH-zone-yuh) from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade. As part of the deal, Memphis traded two future second round draft … Continue reading "Three-team NBA trade sends...2020
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• Blazers Acquire Enes Kanter in Three-Team Trade
The Portland Trail Blazers will reunite with Enes Kanter after a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Kanter will head to Portland while Mario Hezonja and Desmond Bane (the 30th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft) head to Memphis. The Celtics will receive a future draft asset […] The post Blazers Acquire Enes Kanter in Three-Team Tr...2020
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• Several contenders had interest in Mario Hezonja at trade deadline
Mario Hezonja is showing off his play-making skills during the Knicks final games of the season. The team handed him starting point guard duties over the weekend, and he’s looked like a completely different player than the one who registered just a single 20-point game prior to his trial as New York’s floor general. If the Knicks had allowed Hezonja more play-making responsibilities, perhaps the f...2019
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• Despite impending free agency, Mario Hezonja is trying to be a team player
Knicks head coach David Fizdale recently spoke about the challenges presented by having a roster packed with free-agents-to-be who might be tempted to focus on improving their stock for the summer rather than playing team-first ball. However, Mario Hezonja believes he’s been able to stick to Fizdale’s desired style of play despite his upcoming unrestricted free agency, as he tells Marc Berman of T...2019
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• Mario Hezonja: 'I want to be in New York'
Mario Hezonja is seeing fewer minutes on the court this season with the Knicks, but that hasn’t stopped the 23-year-old from enjoying his time there, Steve Popper of Newsday relays. Hezonja is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Hezonja said: “No, no, no. I love New York. As I said, this coaching staff, I wish I had them in my rookie year. I’m not saying anything about what I...2019
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• Report: Knicks making changes to starting lineup
The Knicks are making a couple changes to their starting lineup, as Marc Berman of The New York Post tweets. Emmanuel Mudiay and Kevin Knox are set to replace Frank Ntilikina and Damyean Dotson in the club’s starting five. According to Berman (via Twitter), head coach David Fizdale referred to Mudiay Wednesday as the Knicks’ “best passer.” While Ntilikina has been effective as a defender this seas...2018
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• Anarchy breaks out in Eurobasket brawl featuring numerous former NBA players
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• Grizzlies sign Ahmad Caver, waive Mario Hezonja
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Ahmad Caver. In addition, the team waived forward Mario Hezonja. Caver (6-2, 175) appeared in 39 games (two starts) and averaged 9.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.28 steals in 24.4 minutes last season for the NBA G League’s Memphis Hustle. Unselected in the 2019 NBA Draft, the … Continue reading "Grizzlies sign Ahmad Caver, waive Mario Hezonj...2020
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• Report: Kings could turn attention to Rodney Hood
The Sacramento Kings won’t be landing Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls, so they may look to the Central Division for their next target.According to Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee, the Kings could turn their attention to Cleveland Cavaliers forward Rodney Hood, who is a restricted free agent. The Kings have reportedly shown interest in Hood, but have taken no steps to make him an offer sheet a...2018
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• Knicks top choice for Mario Hezonja?
The Knicks appear to the early favorites to sign free agent forward Mario Hezonja, tweets ESPN’s Ian Begley.Several league executives told Begley that Hezonja sees New York as his best option, However, the Knicks are only handing out one-year deals to preserve their 2019 cap space, so another organization could trump that with a longer offer. The Kings are among the teams with interest in Hezonja ...2018
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• Magic could be sellers, Mirotic eligible to be traded, Jabari Parker closer to return
The Magic will likely be in firesale mode approaching the trade deadline, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Rival executives expect Orlando, which has sunk to the bottom of the conference standings, to shop guards Evan Fournier and Elfrid Payton and swingman Mario Hezonja, Stein adds. Fournier is signed through the 2020/21 season at $17M annually. Payton can become a restricted free a...2018
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• Report: Magic exploring trade market for Mario Hezonja
The Orlando Magic may be pulling the plug on the Mario Hezonja experiment after a little over two years.Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reported on Tuesday that the Magic are exploring the trade market for Hezonja, noting that they have a decision to make on the Croatian swingman’s option. The 22-year-old Hezonja was drafted No. 5 overall by the Magic in 2015, but he has managed just 5.5 poi...2017
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• Report: Evan Fournier out indefinitely with heel injury
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• Report: Magic have expressed interest in trading for Dragic
If the Miami Heat do wind up trading Goran Dragic this season, he might not have to move very far. According to a report by Zach Lowe of ESPN on Friday, the Orlando Magic have expressed interest in trading for the Slovenian point guard. Dragic, 30, is having his best season since his 2013-14 Most Improved Player campaign with averages of 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. He is i...2017
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• Mario Hezonja Re-Signing With Real Madrid
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• Kings interested in Jabari Parker, Mario Hezonja
The Kings are interested in signing restricted free agent Jabari Parker, though their level of interest depends on Parker’s asking price, James Ham of NBC Sports writes.Since coming into the league, Parker has torn the ACL in his left knee, once in 2014 and again in 2017. Ham notes that the Bucks may be preparing for life without Parker, someone who was once seen as a franchise cornerstone.Milwauk...2018
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• Olympic Basketball 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Odds for Day 2
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• Shaquille O'Neal Comments on Dwight Howard's Potential Free Agency and More
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• NBA Rookie Progress Meter: D'Angelo Russell Thriving in Return to Starting Five
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• Without 'Entitlement Minutes,' Hyped Rookie Mario Hezonja Learning Humility
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• Play That Man! Reserves Who Deserve More Minutes During NBA's Stretch Run
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• NBA Rising Stars Challenge 2016: Score, MVP, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• NBA Rookie Progress Meter: Devin Booker Joining Club of First-Year Elites
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• NBA Rookie Progress Meter: Porzingis, Towns, Okafor Better Than Advertised
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• Mario Hezonja is Dunking on Everyone in Summer League (VIDEOS)
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• Channing Frye to Cavaliers in 3-Team Trade Involving Anderson Varejao
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• Tobias Harris Re-Signs with Magic: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Mario Hezonja Hits Game-Winning 3-Pointer in Summer League (VIDEO)
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• Stanley Johnson Is Poised to Become This NBA Season's Surprise Rookie
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• Top 10 Dunks of 2015 NBA Summer League (VIDEO)
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• Magic's Mario Hezonja Throws Down Vicious 1-Handed Dunk in Summer League Game 2
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• Evan Fournier Injury: Magic Forward Out vs. Lakers with Bruised Heel
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• NBA Tuesday Trade Roundup: Pistons' Present, Future Brighter with Tobias Harris
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• Several contenders had interest in Mario Hezonja at trade deadline
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• Mario Hezonja believes benching was beneficial
Mario Hezonja is one of several Knicks players who have found themselves out of the lineup as part of coach David Fizdale’s revolving rotation, but he might be the only one who believes the experience was positive, relays Chris Iseman of NorthJersey.com. Hezonja has played his best basketball since being given another chance, averaging 14.3 PPG and 5.0 RPG over the last three games while shooting ...2019
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• Mario Hezonja: 'I want to be in New York'
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• Report: Knicks making changes to starting lineup
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• Knicks will have to adjust on the fly to loss of Kevin Knox
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• Report: Evan Fournier out indefinitely with heel injury
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• Jeff Green Injury: Updates on Magic Forward's Back and Return
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• Aaron Gordon Injury: Updates on Magic PF's Ankle and Return
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• Team USA and Australia Aren't the Only Medal Contenders out There
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• Orlando Magic Find a Proven Winner Who Can Develop Young Roster in Frank Vogel
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