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Lakers center Timofey Mozgov back practicing with Russia after groin injury

Center Timofey Mozgov won a title as a reserve for the Cavaliers last season.
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Lakers center Timofey Mozgov, who signed a four-year, $64-million deal as a free agent in July, is back working out after he injured a groin last Friday while playing for the Russian national team.

The Lakers said Mozgov participated in a full practice Wednesday with Russia and reported no pain from the injury after he got an MRI exam on Saturday.

The 7-foot-1 center was injured during an exhibition game between Russia and Ukraine last week.

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Mozgov missed the next two games with Russia, but the Lakers said he’s not restricted from playing in any more games.

Mozgov, a six-year veteran, is expected to be the starting center for the Lakers this season.

He averaged 6.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 17.4 minutes last season for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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