Mario Hezonja’s decision to terminate his contract with Real Madrid and return to the NBA has sparked interest from many NBA teams.

This is according to reputable journalist Mark Stein, who notes that there is already significant interest from across the Atlantic.

While he does not name these teams, he notes in his post that among them are teams that have also expressed interest in LeBron James.

Latest on former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja, according to league sources:

Hezonja is indeed expected to return to the NBA for the first time since the 2019-20 season.

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Multiple NBA teams have shown interest in the Real Madrid forward.

The list is said to include teams also pursuing LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/le0tCT8FYi

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 22, 2026

*photo source: KYPE