On Monday afternoon the Orlando Magic confirmed that rookie swingman Mario Hezonja has secured a buyout from FC Barcelona, his European club.
“The release agreement between Mario Hezonja and FC Barcelona has been finalized and we look forward to Mario’s arrival in Orlando in the coming days," said Rob Hennigan, the Magic's general manager. "We would like to thank Mario, Arn Tellem and FC Barcelona for their cooperation and diligence.”
The Magic made Hezonja, 20, the fifth overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. In his most recent professional campaign, he averaged 4.