Real Madrid's total NBA buyout earnings have reached €20.3 million over the past decade after Guerschon Yabusele's deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Guerschon Yabusele's recent move to the NBA, agreeing to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, highlights Real Madrid's strategic approach to nurturing talent while securing financial gains. Over the past decade, the Spanish club has earned over €20 million in buyout fees, as noted by Marco Pagliariccio.
Nikola Mirotic
| Position: | PF |
| Age: | 33 |
| Height: | 208 cm |
| Weight: | 102 kg |
| Birth place: | Podgorica, Montenegro |
The trend began with Nikola Mirotic, who joined Madrid in 2008 at the age of 17. After establishing himself as one of Europe's top players, he left for the Chicago Bulls in 2014, triggering his €2.5 million buyout clause.
Two years later, Sergio Rodriguez, like Yabusele, departed for the Sixers. Chacho's move involved a €3 million buyout.
The buyout streak continued in 2018 when Luka Doncic made the leap to the Dallas Mavericks, as Slovenian left Madrid for a €2 million buyout.
In 2020, Facundo Campazzo followed, leaving the Spanish capital for the Denver Nuggets on a €6 million buyout.
Gabriel Deck joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021 with a €1.3 million buyout, while Usman Garuba departed for the Houston Rockets that same year, securing Madrid another €3 million.
Altogether, these buyouts have totaled €20.3 million over the last 10 years.
Buyouts
| Player | Year | Buyout | NBA team |
| Nikola Mirotic | 2014 | €2.5M | Chicago Bulls |
| Sergio Rodriguez | 2016 | €3.0M | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Luka Doncic | 2018 | €2.0M | Dallas Mavericks |
| Facundo Campazzo | 2020 | €6.0M | Denver Nuggets |
| Gabriel Deck | 2021 | €1.3M | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Usman Garuba | 2021 | €3.0M | Houston Rockets |
| Guerschon Yabusele | 2024 | €2.5M | Philadelphia 76ers |
