Despite being under contract through 2029, Mario Hezonja's future with Real Madrid is far from certain. With NBA teams showing serious interest and a buyout clause in place, a move across the Atlantic remains a real possibility after the 2024–25 season, sources tell BasketNews.
Mario Hezonja's long-term future with Real Madrid appears uncertain, with BasketNews sources indicating he may consider other opportunities after the 2024–25 season despite signing an extension last summer.
According to sources, the 30-year-old Croatian forward is evaluating his market options, with renewed interest coming from NBA teams.
Hezonja's five-year contract with Madrid includes an NBA out clause—something several teams across the Atlantic are monitoring closely.
BasketNews sources suggest the buyout figure is close to the NBA standard for international transfers: $850,000.
Hezonja averaged 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and a 14.3 Performance Index Rating (PIR) during the EuroLeague regular season.
He ranked among the top 15 scorers and was 13th overall in rebounding.
In the EuroLeague playoffs, Hezonja elevated his game, posting 17.5 points (67.6% 2P, 30.4% 3P), along with 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and a 15.2 PIR.
According to BBallytics, Real Madrid outscored opponents by 4.3 points per 100 possessions with Hezonja on the floor.
 | Real Madrid | |
| Position | Player | Status |
| PG | Facundo Campazzo | Signed until 2027 |
| PG | Andres Feliz | Signed until 2027 |
| SG/PG | Sergio Llull | Signed until 2025 |
| SG/PG | Xavier Rathan-Mayes | Signed until 2026 |
| SG/SF | Alberto Abalde | Signed until 2027 |
| SG/SF | Dzanan Musa | Signed until 2025 |
| SF | Mario Hezonja | Signed until 2029 |
| SF | Hugo Gonzalez | Multi-year deal |
| SF/PF | Gabriel Deck | Signed until 2028 |
| PF | Eli Ndiaye | Multi-year deal |
| PF/C | Usman Garuba | Signed until 2027 |
| C | Bruno Fernando | Signed until 2026 |
| C | Serge Ibaka | Signed until 2025 |
| C | Edy Tavares | Signed until 2029 |
| Coach | Chus Mateo (signed until 2026) | |
| Expiring contracts | Dzanan Musa, Sergio Llull, Serge Ibaka | |
| Rumored to leave | Mario Hezonja (story), Serge Ibaka, Dzanan Musa | |
| Interested | Theo Maledon, David Kramer | |
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