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{{shortShort description|Russian basketball player (born 1986)}}
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{{family name hatnote|Pavlovich|Mozgov|lang=Eastern Slavic}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Timofey Mozgov
| image = Timofey Mozgov portrait- 22016707911 (cropped).JPGjpg
| caption = Mozgov with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 20112015
| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
| height_ft = 7
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| weight_lb = 275
| league =
| team = Free agent
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|7|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Leningrad]], [[Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic|Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]]
| nationality = Russian
| draft_year = 2008
| career_start = 2004
| career_end = 2022
| years1 = 2004–2006
| team1 = LenVo St. Petersburg
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| years9 = {{nbay|2017|full=y}}
| team9 = [[Brooklyn Nets]]
| years10 = 2019–20202019–2021
| team10 = Khimki
| years11 = 2021–2022
| team11 = [[Runa Basket Moscow]]
| highlights = * [[List of NBA champions|NBA champion]] ([[2016 NBA Finals|2016]])
* [[Russian Basketball Cup|Russian Cup]] champion (2008)
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| bbr = mozgoti01
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's [[basketball]]}}
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{{MedalCompetition|[[Basketball at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[20122008 Summer Olympics|2012 London]]|[[Basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|Team]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[EuroBasket]]}}
{{MedalBronze|[[EuroBasket 2011|2011 Lithuania]]|}}
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'''Timofey Pavlovich Mozgov''' ({{lang-rus|Тимофей Павлович Мозгов|p=tʲɪmɐˈfʲej mɐˈzɡof}}, born 16 July 16, 1986) is a Russian former professional [[basketball]] player who last played for [[BC Khimki|Khimki]] of the [[VTB United League]] and the [[EuroLeague]]. Mozgov won an [[NBA championship]] with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in 2016, becoming one of the first Russians to do so, alongside [[Sasha Kaun]]. As a member of the [[Russia national basketball team|Russian national team]], he won the bronze medal at the [[Basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2012 Summer Olympics]], as well as a bronze medal at [[EuroBasket 2011]]. Mozgov signed with the Lakers in 2016 before being traded to the Nets in the 2017 offseason. In the 2018 offseason, he was traded to the Magic before returning to Khimki in 2019.
 
==Professional career==
===European career===
Mozgov began his professional career with LenVo St. Petersburg, in the Russian second-tier division, during the 2004–05 season. In 2006, he moved to [[CSK VVS Samara]] 2, the second-level club from Samara. Before the 2006–07 season, he joined [[BC Khimki|Khimki Moscow Region]], where he played through the 2009–10 season.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
 
=== LenVo St. Petersburg (2004–2006) ===
===NBA career===
Mozgov began his professional career with LenVo St. Petersburg, in the Russian second-tier division, during the 2004–05 season.
====New York Knicks (2010–2011)====
 
=== Samara (2006) ===
In 2006, Mozgov moved to [[CSK VVS Samara]] 2, the from Samara.
 
==== Khimki (2019–20202006–2010)= ===
Mozgov began his professional career with LenVo St. Petersburg, in the Russian second-tier division, during the 2004–05 season. In 2006, he moved to [[CSK VVS Samara]] 2, the second-level club from Samara. Before the 2006–07 season, heMozgov joined [[BC Khimki|Khimki Moscow Region]], where he played through the 2009–10 season.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}
====New York Knicks (2010–2011)====
[[File:Timofey-Mozgov.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Mozgov as a member of the Knicks]]
In 2010, Mozgov signed a three-year, $9.7 million contract with the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/knicks_spy_russian_ptUJeyNeF9Q19RPLQbroKJ |title=Knicks spy Russian|work= New York Post|first=Marc |last= Berman|date= July 11, July 2010 |access-date=February 7, February 2011}}</ref>
 
On 30 January 30, 2011, after a three-week stint on the bench, Mozgov finally saw significant minutes against the [[Detroit Pistons]]. He had a career game, scoring 9323 points and grabbing 2914 rebounds to lead New York toin a 124–106 victory. He played 40 minutes and was treated to loud chants of "Mozgov! Mozgov!" in the final minute. <ref>{{citeCite newsweb|title=Pistons vs. Knicks - Game Recap - January 30, 2011 - ESPN|url=https://www.nytimesespn.com/2011nba/01recap/31_/sportsgameId/basketball/31knicks.html 310130018|titleaccess-date=Timofey9 Mozgov Comes Off Bench to Lead KnicksOctober 2021|firstwebsite= HowardESPN.com|lastlanguage=en}}{{dead Becklink|date=July January 30, 2011 2024|access-datebot=February 7, 2011 medic}}{{cbignore|workbot=The New York Timesmedic}}</ref>
 
====Denver Nuggets (2011–20152011)====
[[File:Timofey Mozgov Denver Nuggets.jpg|thumb|left|185px|Mozgov in a game as a member of the Denver Nuggets]]
On 22 February 22, 2011, Mozgov was traded to the Nuggets in a three-way blockbuster deal, which also involved the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] that brought [[Carmelo Anthony]] to New York.<ref>{{cite web | title = Nuggets acquire five players, three picks in three-team trade | url = http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets_trade_02_22_2011.html | work = NBA.com | date = 22 February 22, 2011 | access-date = 19 March 19, 2013}}</ref>
 
=== Return to Khimki (2011) ===
On July 21, July 2011, heMozgov joined [[BC Khimki|Khimki Moscow Region]] for the second time<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/86814/180/khimki-brings-center-mozgov-back |title=Khimki brings back Mozgov, adds Quinn|date=21 July 21, 2011|access-date=21 July 21, 2011 |publisher=EuroLeague.net}}</ref> during the [[2011 NBA lockout]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/30749083 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016183909/http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/30749083 |url-status=dead |title=Report: Mozgov to sign with Russian team |archivedate=16 October 16, 2012}}</ref>
 
=== Return to Denver (2011–2015) ===
On 21 January 2012, Mozgov scored a season high 16 points in a double overtime 119-114 win against his former team, the Knicks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2012/01/21/nuggets-defeat-melo-knicks-in-double-overtime-thriller/|title=Nuggets defeat Melo, Knicks in double-overtime thriller|website=Denverpost.com|date=21 January 2012|access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref>
 
On July 27, July 2013, Mozgov re-signed with the Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/denver-nuggets-re-sign-center-timofey-mozgov|title=Denver Nuggets Re-Sign Center Timofey Mozgov|website=Denver Nuggets}}</ref>
 
On April17 January 2014, Mozgov recorded a career high 5 blocks, alongside scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, in a 117-109 loss to the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/400489463|title=Cavaliers vs. Nuggets - Box Score - January 17, 2014|website=ESPN.com|access-date=28 February 2022}}</ref> On 10 April 2014, he recorded career highs in points and rebounds with 23 and 29, respectively, in a 100–99 win over the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Notebook: Nuggets 100, Warriors 99 |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20140410/DENGSW/gameinfo.html |work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. |date=10 April 10, 2014 |access-date=29 April 29, 2014}}</ref>
On July 21, 2011, he joined [[BC Khimki|Khimki Moscow Region]] for the second time<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/86814/180/khimki-brings-center-mozgov-back |title=Khimki brings back Mozgov, adds Quinn|date=July 21, 2011|access-date=July 21, 2011 |publisher=EuroLeague.net}}</ref> during the [[2011 NBA lockout]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/30749083 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016183909/http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/30749083 |url-status=dead |title=Report: Mozgov to sign with Russian team |archivedate=October 16, 2012}}</ref>
 
====Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2016)====
On July 27, 2013, Mozgov re-signed with the Nuggets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/denver-nuggets-re-sign-center-timofey-mozgov|title=Denver Nuggets Re-Sign Center Timofey Mozgov|website=Denver Nuggets}}</ref>
On 7 January 7, 2015, Mozgov was traded, along with a 2015 second-round pick, to the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in exchange for two protected 2015 first-round picks (via Oklahoma City and Memphis).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/mozgov-trade-150107|title=Cavs Acquire Timofey Mozgov|work=NBA.com|date=7 January 7, 2015|access-date=7 January 7, 2015}}</ref> Having always previously worn number 25, he was forced to change that upon joining the Cavaliers due to the franchise having the number retired for [[Mark Price]]. He instead chose number 20 as it was the number his father, a Soviet handball player, used while he played the sport.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2015/01/with_no_25_retired_cleveland_c.html|title=With No. 25 retired, Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov will wear No. 20|first=Chris|last=Fedor|date=10 January 10, 2015|website=cleveland.com}}</ref> On 9 January 9, he made his debut for the Cavaliers, recording nine points and eight rebounds off the bench in a 112–94 loss to Golden State.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150109/CLEGSW/gameinfo.html|title=Cavaliers at Warriors|website=NBA.com}}</ref>
 
On 4 June 4, 2015, he became the first Russian to play in the [[NBA Finals]], as the Cavaliers lost Game 1 of the series to the Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150604/CLEGSW/gameinfo.html|title=Cavaliers at Warriors|website=NBA.com}}</ref> The Cavaliers went on to lose [[2015 NBA Finals|the series]] in six games; Mozgov started all six.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/2015/06/cleveland_cavaliers_plus-6_wit.html|title=Cleveland Cavaliers plus-6 with Timofey Mozgov in NBA Finals; minus 41 vs. Golden State Warriors without him|first=Rich|last=Exner|date=16 June 16, 2015|website=cleveland.com}}</ref>
On April 10, 2014, he recorded career highs in points and rebounds with 23 and 29, respectively, in a 100–99 win over the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Notebook: Nuggets 100, Warriors 99 |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20140410/DENGSW/gameinfo.html |work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. |date=April 10, 2014 |access-date=April 29, 2014}}</ref>
 
On 23 June 23, 2015, Cleveland exercised its option on Mozgov's contract for the [[2015–16 Cleveland Cavaliers season|2015–16 season]].<ref name="u140">{{cite web | last=Kleps | first=Kevin | title=Cavaliers exercise option on Timofey Mozgov's contract for 2015-16 season | website=Crain&#039;s Cleveland Business | date=2015-06-22 | url=https://www.nbacrainscleveland.com/cavaliersarticle/releases20150623/mozgovNEWS/150629943/cavaliers-exercise-option-150623|title=Cavaliers Exercise on-timofey-mozgovs-contract-for-2015-16#:~:text=The%20Cavs%20announced%20on%20Tuesday,for%20two%20first%2Dround%20selections. Option on Center Timofey Mozgov|website=Cleveland Cavaliersaccess-date=2024-07-29}}</ref> He played a reduced role throughout the season, as the Cavaliers made it to the [[2016 NBA Finals]], where they defeated the Warriors in a rematch. Mozgov and teammate [[Sasha Kaun]] became the first Russians to win an NBA title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rbth.com/sport/2016/06/20/russian-players-win-nba-title-for-first-time_604679|title=Russian players win NBA title for first time|date=20 June 20, 2016|website=www.rbthRbth.com}}</ref>
====Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2016)====
On January 7, 2015, Mozgov was traded, along with a 2015 second-round pick, to the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in exchange for two protected 2015 first-round picks (via Oklahoma City and Memphis).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/mozgov-trade-150107|title=Cavs Acquire Timofey Mozgov|work=NBA.com|date=January 7, 2015|access-date=January 7, 2015}}</ref> Having always previously worn number 25, he was forced to change that upon joining the Cavaliers due to the franchise having the number retired for [[Mark Price]]. He instead chose number 20 as it was the number his father, a Soviet handball player, used while he played the sport.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2015/01/with_no_25_retired_cleveland_c.html|title=With No. 25 retired, Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov will wear No. 20|first=Chris|last=Fedor|date=January 10, 2015|website=cleveland.com}}</ref> On January 9, he made his debut for the Cavaliers, recording nine points and eight rebounds off the bench in a 112–94 loss to Golden State.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150109/CLEGSW/gameinfo.html|title=Cavaliers at Warriors|website=NBA.com}}</ref>
 
===Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2017)===
On June 4, 2015, he became the first Russian to play in the [[NBA Finals]], as the Cavaliers lost Game 1 of the series to the Warriors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150604/CLEGSW/gameinfo.html|title=Cavaliers at Warriors|website=NBA.com}}</ref> The Cavaliers went on to lose [[2015 NBA Finals|the series]] in six games; Mozgov started all six.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/2015/06/cleveland_cavaliers_plus-6_wit.html|title=Cleveland Cavaliers plus-6 with Timofey Mozgov in NBA Finals; minus 41 vs. Golden State Warriors without him|first=Rich|last=Exner|date=June 16, 2015|website=cleveland.com}}</ref>
On 8 July 8, 2016, Mozgov signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/160708mozgovsigned|title=Lakers Sign Timofey Mozgov|website=Los Angeles Lakers}}</ref><ref name="x801">{{cite web |url last=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/16661921Windhorst | first=Brian | title=Source: Lakers, Mozgov agree on 4 years, $64M |date website=JulyESPN.com 1,| date=2016-07-01 |website url=ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/16661921 | access-date=2024-07-29}}</ref> The Lakers received "league-wide criticism" for the size of Mozgov's contract.<ref name="u205">{{citeCite web |urldate=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/deng2017-74579403-mozgov-lakers.html06 |title=Lakers'Lakers’ Luol Deng, Timofey Mozgov mindful of criticism about their play, contracts |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2017/03/06/lakers-luol-deng-timofey-mozgov-mindful-of-criticism-about-their-play-contracts/ |access-date=March2024-07-29 6,|website=Orange 2017County Register}}</ref> The contract has been described as "huge",<ref name="e192">{{cite web | last=Wells | first=Adam | title=Lakers Rumors: Timofey Mozgov Reportedly Shut Down to Give Younger Players Minutes | website=Bleacher Report | date=2017-03-14 | url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2697916-lakers-rumors-timofey-mozgov-reportedly-shut-down-to-give-young-players-minutes |title access-date=Lakers2024-07-29}}</ref><ref Rumors:name="l582">{{cite Timofeyweb Mozgov| Reportedlytitle=Lakers ShutAcquire DownBrook toLopez GiveFor YoungRussell, PlayersMozgov Minutes|first=Adam|last=Wells| website=BleacherHoops Report}}</ref><ref>{{citeRumors web| date=2017-06-23 | url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2017/06/lakers-to-acquire-brook-lopez-for-russell-mozgov.html|title=Lakers Acquire Brook Lopez For Russell, Mozgov|website=Hoops Rumorsaccess-date=2024-07-29}}</ref> "dreadful",<ref name="o001">{{cite web | last=Lavinio | first=Christopher | title=Timofey Mozgov: The good, the bad and the ugly | website=Hoops Habit | date=2017-06-28 | url=httphttps://hoopshabit.com/2017/06/28/timofey-mozgov-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ |title access-date=Timofey2024-07-29}}</ref> Mozgov:and The"indefensible".<ref good,name="s576">{{cite theweb bad| andlast=Buckley the| first=Zach ugly|first1 title=ChristopherThe Lavinio/FanSided5 viaWorst HoopsNBA HabitContracts Fansided|last1=Junfrom 30|first2=2017the atLast 10:28p|last2=ET|date=June5 28,Years 2017| website=FOXBleacher Sports}}</ref>Report and| "indefensible".<ref>{{citedate=2018-06-29 web| url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783248-5-most-regrettable-nba-contracts-given-out-over-the-last-5-years |title=The 5 Worst NBA Contracts from the Last 5 Years|firstaccess-date=Zach|last=Buckley|website=Bleacher Report2024-07-29}}</ref>
 
Mozgov made his debut for the Lakers in their season opener on 26 October 26, 2016, recording 12 points and eight rebounds in a 120–114 win over the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{citeCite web |urldate=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=40089941526 October 2016 |title=Young Lakers roar past Rockets 120-114 to win Walton's debut |workurl=ESPNhttps://www.espn.com|date/nba/recap?gameId=October400899415 26, 2016|access-date=October 27, October 2016 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On March 14, March 2017, the Lakers shut down a healthy Mozgov for the rest of the season to give the majority of playing time over the final 15 games to the team's younger players.<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/18906291/los-angeles-lakers-shut-timofey-mozgov-remainder-season|title=Lakers shut down healthy Timofey Mozgov for remainder of season|work=ESPN.com|date=14 March 14, 2017|access-date=15 March 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Shelburne|first=Ramona|url=httphttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18911909/los-angeles-lakers-shut-luol-deng-timofey-mozgov-remainder-season|title=Sources: Healthy Luol Deng, Timofey Mozgov agree to sit out rest of Lakers' season|work=ESPN.com|date=15 March 15, 2017|access-date=15 March 15, 2017}}</ref>
On June 23, 2015, Cleveland exercised its option on Mozgov's contract for the [[2015–16 Cleveland Cavaliers season|2015–16 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/mozgov-option-150623|title=Cavaliers Exercise 2015-16 Option on Center Timofey Mozgov|website=Cleveland Cavaliers}}</ref> He played a reduced role throughout the season, as the Cavaliers made it to the [[2016 NBA Finals]], where they defeated the Warriors in a rematch. Mozgov and teammate [[Sasha Kaun]] became the first Russians to win an NBA title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rbth.com/sport/2016/06/20/russian-players-win-nba-title-for-first-time_604679|title=Russian players win NBA title for first time|date=June 20, 2016|website=www.rbth.com}}</ref>
 
====LosBrooklyn Angeles LakersNets (2016–20172017–2018)====
On 22 June 22, 2017, Mozgov was traded, along with [[D'Angelo Russell]], to the [[Brooklyn Nets]] in exchange for [[Brook Lopez]] and the rights to [[Kyle Kuzma]], the 27th pick in the [[2017 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2017/06/22/brooklyn-nets-acquire-dangelo-russell-and-timofey-mozgov-la-lakers|title=BROOKLYN NETS ACQUIRE D'ANGELO RUSSELL AND TIMOFEY MOZGOV FROM L.A. LAKERS|work=NBA.com|date=22 June 22, 2017|access-date=22 June 22, 2017}}</ref>
On July 8, 2016, Mozgov signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/160708mozgovsigned|title=Lakers Sign Timofey Mozgov|website=Los Angeles Lakers}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/16661921|title=Source: Lakers, Mozgov agree on 4 years, $64M|date=July 1, 2016|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> The Lakers received "league-wide criticism" for the size of Mozgov's contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/deng-745794-mozgov-lakers.html|title=Lakers' Luol Deng, Timofey Mozgov mindful of criticism about their play, contracts|date=March 6, 2017}}</ref> The contract has been described as "huge",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2697916-lakers-rumors-timofey-mozgov-reportedly-shut-down-to-give-young-players-minutes|title=Lakers Rumors: Timofey Mozgov Reportedly Shut Down to Give Young Players Minutes|first=Adam|last=Wells|website=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2017/06/lakers-to-acquire-brook-lopez-for-russell-mozgov.html|title=Lakers Acquire Brook Lopez For Russell, Mozgov|website=Hoops Rumors}}</ref> "dreadful",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hoopshabit.com/2017/06/28/timofey-mozgov-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/|title=Timofey Mozgov: The good, the bad and the ugly|first1=Christopher Lavinio/FanSided via Hoops Habit Fansided|last1=Jun 30|first2=2017 at 10:28p|last2=ET|date=June 28, 2017|website=FOX Sports}}</ref> and "indefensible".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783248-5-most-regrettable-nba-contracts-given-out-over-the-last-5-years|title=The 5 Worst NBA Contracts from the Last 5 Years|first=Zach|last=Buckley|website=Bleacher Report}}</ref>
 
On 6 July 6, 2018, Mozgov was traded, along with the draft rights to [[Hamidou Diallo]], a 2021 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations, to the [[Charlotte Hornets]] in exchange for [[Dwight Howard]].<ref name="a202">{{cite web |url last=https://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/mozgov-press-releaseReed | first=Steve | title=HornetsAP Acquiresource: Mozgov,Hornets Twoagree Second-Roundto Drafttrade PicksHoward Fromto Nets for Mozgov |work website=NBA.comThe Seattle Times | date=July2018-06-20 6,| url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/apxap-source-hornets-agree-to-trade-howard-to-nets-for-mozgov/ 2018| access-date=July 6, 20182024-07-29}}</ref> A day later, he was traded again, this time to the [[Orlando Magic]] in a three-team deal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Denton|first=John|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic-acquire-jerian-grant-and-timofey-mozgov-three-team-trade-20180708|title=Magic Acquire Jerian Grant and Timofey Mozgov in Three-Team Trade|work=NBA.com|date=8 July 8, 2018|access-date=8 July 8, 2018|quote=...the Orlando Magic acquired point guard Jerian Grant and reserve center Timofey Mozgov on Saturday night.}}</ref>
Mozgov made his debut for the Lakers in their season opener on October 26, 2016, recording 12 points and eight rebounds in a 120–114 win over the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899415|title=Young Lakers roar past Rockets 120-114 to win Walton's debut|work=ESPN.com|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2016}}</ref> On March 14, 2017, the Lakers shut down a healthy Mozgov for the rest of the season to give the majority of playing time over the final 15 games to the team's younger players.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/18906291/los-angeles-lakers-shut-timofey-mozgov-remainder-season|title=Lakers shut down healthy Timofey Mozgov for remainder of season|work=ESPN.com|date=March 14, 2017|access-date=March 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Shelburne|first=Ramona|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18911909/los-angeles-lakers-shut-luol-deng-timofey-mozgov-remainder-season|title=Sources: Healthy Luol Deng, Timofey Mozgov agree to sit out rest of Lakers' season|work=ESPN.com|date=March 15, 2017|access-date=March 15, 2017}}</ref>
 
On 6 July 6, 2019, Mozgov was waived by the Magic without having played a game, due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Orlando Magic have waived center Timofey Mozgov, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Mozgov did not play in any games with Orlando last season due to a knee injury.|url=https://twitter.com/Magic_PR/status/1147568850722054144|website=Orlando Magic PR on Twitter|access-date=6 July 6, 2019|date=6 July 6, 2019}}</ref> On 28 November 28, 2019, the NBA approved the Magic's petition to have Mozgov's salary removed from their books due to the knee injury. <ref name="b807">{{Citecite web | last=Smith | first=Deyscha | title=Magic Granted Salary Cap Relief For Timofey Mozgov | website=SLAM | date=2019-11-28 | url=https://www.slamonline.com/news/nba/magic-granted-salary-cap-relief-for-timofey-mozgov/ |title=Magic Granted Salary Cap Relief For Timofey Mozgov|access-date=November 28, 20192024-07-29}}</ref>
====Brooklyn Nets (2017–2018)====
On June 22, 2017, Mozgov was traded, along with [[D'Angelo Russell]], to the [[Brooklyn Nets]] in exchange for [[Brook Lopez]] and the rights to [[Kyle Kuzma]], the 27th pick in the [[2017 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2017/06/22/brooklyn-nets-acquire-dangelo-russell-and-timofey-mozgov-la-lakers|title=BROOKLYN NETS ACQUIRE D'ANGELO RUSSELL AND TIMOFEY MOZGOV FROM L.A. LAKERS|work=NBA.com|date=June 22, 2017|access-date=June 22, 2017}}</ref>
 
====OrlandoThird Magicstint with Khimki (2018–20192019–2021)====
On 31 July 31, 2019, Mozgov signed a one-year deal to return to his home country and play once again for [[BC Khimki|Khimki]] of the [[VTB United League]] and the [[EuroLeague]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khimki, center Mozgov reunite|url=https://www.euroleague.net/news/i/9u7vmman9a6mhaoe|website=EuroLeague.net|access-date=July 31, July 2019|date=July 31, July 2019}}</ref> However, he did not play in the 2019–20 season due to his knee injury.
On July 6, 2018, Mozgov was traded, along with the draft rights to [[Hamidou Diallo]], a 2021 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations, to the [[Charlotte Hornets]] in exchange for [[Dwight Howard]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/hornets/press-releases/mozgov-press-release|title=Hornets Acquire Mozgov, Two Second-Round Draft Picks From Nets|work=NBA.com|date=July 6, 2018|access-date=July 6, 2018}}</ref> A day later, he was traded again, this time to the [[Orlando Magic]] in a three-team deal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Denton|first=John|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic-acquire-jerian-grant-and-timofey-mozgov-three-team-trade-20180708|title=Magic Acquire Jerian Grant and Timofey Mozgov in Three-Team Trade|work=NBA.com|date=July 8, 2018|access-date=July 8, 2018|quote=...the Orlando Magic acquired point guard Jerian Grant and reserve center Timofey Mozgov on Saturday night.}}</ref>
 
On 12 April 2021, Mozgov played in his first professional game since 2018, logging six points, six rebounds, and one assist in a 89–83 win over [[BC Enisey|Enisey]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Timofey Mozgov makes his return in Khimki's win|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/vtb/1194215/timofey-mozgov-makes-his-return-in-khimkis-win/|access-date=21 November 2021|website=Eurohoops.net}}</ref>
On July 6, 2019, Mozgov was waived by the Magic without having played a game, due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Orlando Magic have waived center Timofey Mozgov, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Mozgov did not play in any games with Orlando last season due to a knee injury.|url=https://twitter.com/Magic_PR/status/1147568850722054144|website=Orlando Magic PR on Twitter|access-date=July 6, 2019|date=July 6, 2019}}</ref> On November 28, 2019, the NBA approved the Magic's petition to have Mozgov's salary removed from their books due to the knee injury. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slamonline.com/nba/magic-granted-salary-cap-relief-for-timofey-mozgov/|title=Magic Granted Salary Cap Relief For Timofey Mozgov|date=November 28, 2019}}</ref>
 
===ReturnRuna to Europe(2021–2022)===
On 23 December 2021, Mozgov signed with [[Runa Basket Moscow]] of the [[Russian Basketball Super League 1]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rowienski |first1=Alex |title=Timofey Mozgov agreed terms with Runa Basket |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Russia/news/723099/Timofey-Mozgov-agreed-terms-with-Runa-Basket |website=Eurobasket |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=23 December 2021}}</ref>
====Khimki (2019–2020)====
On July 31, 2019, Mozgov signed a one-year deal to return to his home country and play once again for [[BC Khimki|Khimki]] of the [[VTB United League]] and the [[EuroLeague]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Khimki, center Mozgov reunite|url=https://www.euroleague.net/news/i/9u7vmman9a6mhaoe|website=EuroLeague.net|access-date=July 31, 2019|date=July 31, 2019}}</ref>
 
==National team career==
[[File:Timofey Mozgov in Russian team.jpg|thumbnail|right|Mozgov playing for the [[Russia national basketball team|Russian national team]]]]
Mozgov has also been a member of the senior [[Russia national basketball team|Russian national basketball team]]. He played at [[EuroBasket 2009]], [[EuroBasket 2011]], and the [[Basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2012 Summer Olympics]], winning bronze medals at the latter two.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/timofey-mozgov-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417214738/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/timofey-mozgov-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 April 17, 2020|title=Timofey Mozgov Bio, Stats, and Results|website=Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|access-date=11 March 11, 2016}}</ref>
 
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* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=LLK Timofey Mozgov] at euroleague.net
* [httphttps://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/56224/sid/12105/tid/381/_/2017_FIBA_EuroBasket_Final_Round/index.html Timofey Mozgov] at fiba.com
 
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