Cavaliers agree to deal with EuroLeague star

The $2.8M commitment covers the 2026-27 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 261 min read

EuroLeague star Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Michael Via @ShamsCharania on X

What happened: Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management told ESPN that the sides reached an agreement. The move completes Cleveland's previously reported pursuit of the EuroLeague standout.

Why it matters: The low-cost commitment adds a veteran forward coming off an MVP season in Spain's top league. Its one-year structure limits Cleveland's long-term exposure while creating immediate rotation competition.

By the numbers: The incoming forward averaged 17.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists during the 2025-26 Liga Endesa regular season.

What to watch: Cleveland can now complete the contract process and determine his role before training camp.

Sources

@ShamsCharania 2026-07-26T17:13:14.342259+00:00

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