Mario Hezonja, a former No. 5 NBA draft pick, last played in the league for the Trail Blazers before spending time in Europe with teams in Greece, Russia, and Real Madrid, where he signed a five-year contract with an NBA out clause. At 30, Hezonja has improved his game, shooting 39.2% from three and averaging 13.6 points and 4.9 assists for Real Madrid, while also excelling for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifiers. Reports indicate interest from several NBA teams, with his buyout clause set at approximately $850,000.
