Timofey Mozgov Cavs, Agrees To Join Lakers In $64 million deal

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A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Russian center Timofey Mozgov has agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the deal can’t be signed until July 7.

The Mozgov deal is getting roasted on social media with some sports analysts noting he will make $4 million more than Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers moved swiftly in the opening minutes of the NBA’s free agent signing period to use a big portion of their roughly $55 million in cap room on the 7-foot-1 Mozgov, a six-year NBA veteran.

He won a ring with the Cleveland Cavaliers last month, but barely played in the postseason, averaging 5.8 minutes in 13 playoff appearances.

source: Wkyc.com