Mario Hezonja

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja believes playing in the NBA is easier than competing in Europe, pointing to significant differences in organization, travel, and scheduling. The post Mario Hezonja says NBA easier than EuroLeague appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Evan Mobley scored 27 points and Jarrett Allen added 25 as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday night at Fiserv Forum. The post Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen power Cavaliers past Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Mario Hezonja’s one-year, minimum-salary contract remains non-guaranteed until November 15, but based on the role the Croatian forward is playing so far this season, he has made that decision an easy one for the Cavaliers, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). In his first NBA stint since 2020 following six years in Europe, Hezonja […]

The Cavaliers gave Mario Hezonja until Nov. 15 to show them why they should guarantee his one-year, $2.8 million contract. Five games in, Chris Fedor of cleveland.com figures they’ve seen enough. Hezonja has played at least 15 minutes in every game, and Thursday in Atlanta offered a pretty good example of why Kenny Atkinson keeps […] The post Cavs Notes: Mario Hezonja, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Donovan Mitchell has been called out for being selfish.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 28: James Harden #1 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers boxes out during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 28, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Kolin/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

Mario Hezonja has unfinished business in the NBA. There was a time, though, when he wasn’t sure he wanted anything to do with basketball. Now he’s with the Cavs, getting another shot. This time, he says, he understands a few things he didn’t before. “It’s like a brand new, better version of myself,” Hezonja told […] The post Cavs’ Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with something to prove, different outlook appeared first on Hoops Wire.

“You need to read those mismatch situations.”

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 13: Mario Hezonja #33 of the Cleveland Cavaliers smiles during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 13, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images CLEVELAND —...

Mario Hezonja could be the ideal backup power forward for the Cavs.

Hezonja’s NBA return has him wishing European basketball would take a page from its playbook. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Oct 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja (33) drives to the basket during the second half of a preseason game against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a va...

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja believes James Harden’s ability to excel in different roles could make him a Hall of Fame-caliber player at both shooting guard and point guard. Speaking to the media after practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts on October 10, Hezonja praised Harden’s basketball intelligence, adaptability and commitment to helping his teammates, highlighting […] The post Mario Hezonja: James Harden could be a Hall of Famer in two positions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Obviously it’s just an open practice and a very small sample, but Hezonja looked pretty lively in the clips from the Cavs’ scrimmage. SI thinks he could already have a real rotation role, possibly around 15-20 minutes a night, because he gives Cleveland a bigger wing who can actually create some offense and play both forward spots. he hasn’t played an NBA game since 2019-20. submitted by /u/Left_Dance_8954 [link] [comments]

Cavaliers James Harden sounds impressed with Mario Hezonja, and the Cavs could use what their new forward brings. “He brings something to our team that we didn’t have,” Harden said, according to comments reported by Marca and relayed by Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI. Harden praised Hezonja’s strength and ability to shoot, pass and […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA after a six-season absence, and he's three inches taller and 70 pounds heavier (6'6", 190 to 6'9", 260) than he was when he initially entered the NBA in 2015 with the Orlando Magic.

ZADAR, CROATIA - AUGUST 27: Mario Hezonja of Croatia drives to the basket during the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group K game between Croatia and Latvia at Dvorana Kresimira Cosica on August 27, 2026 in Zadar, Croatia. (Photo by Vedran Vlahovic/FIBA via Getty Images) | FIBA via Getty Images After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options ...

Mario Hezonja makes his return to the NBA with the Cavs after a six-year hiatus.

Mario Hezonja said his return to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers is about giving everything he can to the team after building his game and completing his goals in European basketball. Speaking during Cavaliers media day on Monday, September 28, Hezonja explained that returning to the NBA had remained an option throughout his years […] The post Mario Hezonja: “I don’t need to prove anything” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.