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12+ Possible Timofey Mozgov Replacements

By Jared Mueller

Jan 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) and center Timofey Mozgov (20) box out Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) and center Timofey Mozgov (20) box out Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) grabs a rebound in front of Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos (41) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Kings 117-116 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee (11) grabs a rebound in front of Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos (41) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Kings 117-116 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Western Conference was supposed to be very good again. Right now a team below .500, the Jazz, are set to make the playoffs. A few teams that hoped to push for a playoff spot have struggled and might be willing to shake things up.

Kosta Koufos

The Kings signed Koufos but also drafted Willie Cauley-Stein and have Demarcus Cousins. Koufos is still averaging 21 minutes a game and playing very well. If the Kings decided to shake things up, the Cavs could try to pry away Koufos. He is averaging 7.4 points, 6 rebounds and almost a block per game. He might be the perfect replacement for Timo.

Omer Asik

The Pelicans thought they paired a good defensive big man to go with Anthony Davis but they haven’t played well together. His contract both could make a trade difficult and give the Cavs big pause in making the deal. Asik has started 28 games but is only playing less than 17 minutes. He is putting up 3 points and 5.2 rebounds. He isn’t really protecting the rim at all but is a big center that takes up space.

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