Cavs, former lottery pick Mario Hezonja agree on 1-year deal

EuroLeague star Mario Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, agent Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management told ESPN.

Hezonja -- the No. 5 pick in the 2015 draft -- receives an opportunity to revitalize his NBA career entering his sixth season in the league after last playing in 2019-20. He is set to play a key wing role for the Eastern Conference finalists.

He received strong interest to return to the NBA from the Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors after playing the past four seasons for Real Madrid, sources said.