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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen in awe of Mario Hezonja’s physical transformation that has seen him add 70 pounds since he was drafted

The Cleveland Cavs are currently starting training camp as they make their preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. Among the additions the Cavs made this summer was Mario Hezonja, who had been playing overseas after beginning his career in…

By Jackson Stone · Cavs Nation

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Jarrett Allen joked about Mario Hezonja's physical transformation, noting the forward now weighs more than him.
Hezonja returns to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing overseas.
The Cavaliers also added Peyton Watson through a sign-and-trade deal with the Denver Nuggets.

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen expressed surprise over new teammate Mario Hezonja's physical transformation as the team opened training camp. Allen joked that Hezonja now weighs more than him, following Hezonja's significant weight gain and physical development since originally entering the NBA and playing overseas.

Hezonja joins Cleveland alongside sign-and-trade addition Peyton Watson to provide bench depth and wing versatility. Coming off a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers will officially begin their regular season on October 22 on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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