According to several reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to acquire center Timofey Mozgov of the Denver Nuggets.
The Cavaliers, who have been pursuing Mozgov for months, are finalizing a deal to send two-future first-round picks to the Nuggets in exchange for Mozgov.
Per @ESPNSteinLine and @WindhorstESPN, #Cavs in advanced talks with Nuggets to acquire Timofey Mozgov. Will send 2 future 1sts to DEN.
— Jason Lloyd (@JasonLloydABJ) January 7, 2015
Update to Cavs story w/ @WindhorstESPN: Cavs will send TWO future firsts to Denver for Mozgov
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 7, 2015
Cavs & coach David Blatt really wanted Timofey Mozgov from Denver. So bad they’re ready to give 2 1sts sources say: http://t.co/a6ljjDiAbW
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) January 7, 2015
Mozgov looks to be the final piece to Cleveland’s championship puzzle as he fills their huge need for a rim protector.
On the season, the 7’1″ center is seeing averages of 8.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.