Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
The Cleveland Cavaliers scouted Mario Hezonja in person numerous times over the last few years, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported . Cleveland discussed bringing him to the NBA last summer before filling out the roster with other players.
On Sunday, Hezonja committed to signing a one-year, $2.8 million contract to join the Cavaliers. Golden State also pursued Hezonja but was unable to land him.
Over the last four years, Hezonja shot 38.4% on catch-and-shoot attempts. Cleveland believes in the shooting improvement and in his big-game experience overseas, Fedor reported.
Orlando drafted Hezonja fifth overall in 2015. Across five NBA seasons with the Magic , New York Knicks , and Portland Trail Blazers , he averaged 6.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 18.5 minutes over 330 games and 69 starts. He shot 41.7% from the field and 31.9% from 3-point range.
Memphis traded for him…
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