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25-05-2025
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Could Mario Hezonja return to NBA? Multiple teams reportedly interested.
The last time we saw Mario Hezonja on an NBA court was in the bubble, when the former No. 5 pick was coming off the bench for the Trail Blazers. Since then, he has been in Europe playing in Greece and Russia before spending the past few seasons with Real Madrid. Just last summer he inked a five-year contract with the Spanish powerhouse, but the contract has an NBA out clause. And there is interest from several NBA teams, reports Donatas Urbonas of Advertisement Hezonja, 30, spent five seasons in the NBA after being drafted by the Magic, but the 6'8" forward's game never rounded out as hoped. He didn't space the floor well from 3, and his offense was more straight-line drives than anything else. That growth in his game may have come in Europe. He shot 39.2% from 3 last season for Real Madrid, averaging 13.6 points and 4.9 assists a game this past season. Hezonja also averaged 30.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and a couple of steals a game for Croatia in the 2025 EuroBasket qualifiers (Croatia did not make the cut). It's something to watch. Hezonja's NBA buyout clause is for around $850,000, Urbonas reports, which is about the going rate for an NBA buyout in Europe.
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04-03-2025
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Israeli team wants to sign Vasilije Micic
Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv turned heads this season by adding several high-profile names to their roster in the offseason. According to club owner Ofer Yannay, the team has no plans to slow down. Yannay revealed that he is determined to make waves in European basketball by signing Vasilije Micic to a massive contract. "It's an ongoing process. I've been pursuing him for a month and a half," Yannay revealed on the Pini & Friends at All-In podcast, hosted by Pini Gershon and Arale Weisberg. "He misses the passion of European basketball and the camaraderie of a fighting unit. He's grown tired of the NBA routine and loves the story of Hapoel." Source: BasketNews Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet Vasilije Micic, Dimitris Diamantidis, Mike James, Anthony Parker, and Sergio Rodriguez named in the All-25 EuroLeague Team - 6:17 AM Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay confirmed that he is ready to pay $5M per season to sign Vasilije Micic. He also revealed plans to expand the current arena of his club, aiming for a 20.000 fans capacity and hosting #EuroLeague Final Four in future. - 6:51 AM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando Hapoel Tel Aviv in talks with Vasilije Micic: 'Ready to make him Europe's highest-paid player' - 5:23 AM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet Vasilije Micic is making his Suns debut after the subs. Budenholzer waves the white flag along with Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie and Damion Lee - 12:01 AM Yannay confirmed that Hapoel aims to bring the current Phoenix Suns guard to the team next season, offering him the biggest contract in Europe. "The goal is to sign him for next season," Yannay stated. "I told him I'd make him the highest-paid player in Europe. No one else will offer him $5 million, but I'm ready. That's the kind of deal you break the bank for." -via BasketNews / March 4, 2025 In the interview with Toni Canyameras from Mundo Deportivo, Micic opened up about the possibility of returning to Europe, his role in Phoenix, and his NBA journey. When asked whether playing for Barcelona is still an option, Micic confirmed that it's exactly the case. "Of course, every team," Micic said. "There are a couple of teams in Europe that I really like, that's obvious. But right now, I'm really focused on the Suns, what I have here, and I'm happy to finish the season strong. We'll see when summer comes." -via BasketNews / February 26, 2025 Duane Rankin: "Honestly, I never considered going back to Europe. As long as I have a contract in the NBA. The reason I came (to the NBA) was definitely for my own challenge, coming out of the comfort zone." New Suns guard Vasa Micic after trade. "As long as I have an NBA contract, I'll be 100% dedicated to this." #Suns -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / February 11, 2025 This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Israeli team wants to sign Vasilije Micic
