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NBA players Timofey Mozgov and Alexey Shved have been named to Russia’s national basketball team for September's European basketball championships. The Denver Nuggets center and Minnesota Timberwolves point guard join seven other returnees from the 2012 Olympics bronze medal-winning squad on an extended roster revealed Tuesday by head coach Fotis Katsikaris. R-Sport

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Emiliano Carchia: Alexey Shved and Timofey Mozgov are the two Russian NBA Players selected for the National Team. Sergey Karasev as well in the list Twitter @SportandoBasket

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Timofey Mozgov: If I sign a new contract early when the free agency opens, I will play with the Russian national team this summer Sovsport.ru

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Timofey Mozgov: "As long as I have an opportunity to play in the NBA, I'll be there" Sports.ru

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Mozgov stated that his current role in Denver does not suit him. About playing no minutes in the series against Golden State: "It is hard to take. But how could I make a difference? Quarreling with Karl? Complaining about the coach? All I could do was wait for a chance. I was completely healthy and eager to fight. However, Karl continued to trust others. I love this club, this city. But of course, the current role does not suit me. And I'm not going to continue to get paid for sitting on the bench. Sport Express

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Timofey Mozgov: "And it’s going to be not less interesting during the offseason. The media are writing about it, you are discussing it and I am asked to comment on the information that Denver can make a qualifying offer to me. What can I say about it? If they are writing it, then, maybe, it may really happen. Where there’s smoke there’s fire. Especially since it wouldn’t be like they are going out of their way if they did this. I think the reasons for this are clear." Rush'n Hoops

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Timofey Mozgov: "So, if the offer comes, nobody (me and my agents for sure) will be surprised. But looking at the big picture, no matter if it happens or not, my future will be set after July 1. This is the date after which I will be able to receive offers from any club in the NBA. This is when we are going to see the full picture. During that period we are going to decide what we should do." Rush'n Hoops

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At this point, Mozgov wants to deflect his impending free agency to the side and focus on the Nuggets’ playoff run. Mozgov had been expected to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he told RealGM that he hasn’t heard any indication about a possible qualifying offer tender from the Nuggets and isn’t worrying about where he could play next season. “I don’t want to think right now about what is going on in the summer,” Mozgov said. “Now we have playoff time … games we got to win. It will be a time for [a decision] in the summer.” RealGM

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The Denver Nuggets will tender center Timofey Mozgov a $3.9 million qualifying offer by the June 30 deadline, making him a restricted free agent this offseason, a source close to the situation conveyed to CSNNW.com. CSNNW.com

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Denver will be in position to match any offer sheet signed by Mozgov in order to retain his services. The source said, “Mozgov is a priority and it will take a lot [for Denver] not to match.” CSNNW.com

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Mozgov had been represented by Bouna Ndiaye, Nicolas Batum's agent. The two parted ways in January and he has since signed with Justin Zanik of ASM Sports. CSNNW.com

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Former Knicks center Timofey Mozgov played nine garbage-time minutes in Denver on Wednesday. The young 7-foot-1 Russian has been out of the Nuggets’ rotation and becomes a restricted free agent July 1. The Knicks have interest and inquired about Mozgov at the trade deadline. But they have little flexibility with their $3.1 million mini mid-level and are unable to make a sign-and-trade under the new rules. “We got the option to choose a team where I can play,’’ Mozgov told The Post. “I can’t say [Nuggets coach] George [Karl] is bad. Of course it’s not a good feeling when you don’t play, but I’m still part of the team. New York is a good city, no question, but there are 30 teams.’’ New York Post

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If Denver doesn’t provide this opportunity until the end of the season, will you stay in the NBA or move to Europe as a free agent in summer? Timofey Mozgov: You can’t rule out anything. But right now my priority is the NBA. According to my agent, there are two or three clubs in this league that are willing to sign me during offseason. We will consider everything and make a decision. Rush'n Hoops

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It was reported that Miami and Minnesota have contacted the Nuggets about you. Did it really happen? Timofey Mozgov: Yes, my agent told me about it. And I would go to Miami or Minneapolis gladly. On one condition only – that they would let me play. That the Heat are the main title contender this season didn’t matter to me at all. I am not going to sit on the bench even for a champion’s ring. To me, playing time is more important right now than any team results. Rush'n Hoops

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Deal for Denver center Timofey Mozgov is unlikely before deadline, league sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Miami has expressed interest with Denver center Timofey Mozgov, sources tell Y!, but hard to see a path to a deal there. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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The Knicks hope Timofey Mozgov gets bought out, but that’s unlikely. They have no interest in recently released Lou Amundson. New York Post

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Charlotte discussed Gerald Henderson for Timofey Mozgov (Denver) and J.J. Hickson (Portland) but talks gained no traction, sources tell Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

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Kahn's top priority at this point is to add a two-guard/small forward with size. But there is truth to his interest in Denver center Timofey Mozgov, a restricted free agent this coming summer who played with Kirilenko and Wolves guard Alexey Shved on the Russian Olympic team. "They like Mozgov," a league source said. "They think he is a better value than Pek (Nikola Pekovic). They would let Pek go in free agency (this summer). They still may pursue Mozgov in free agency." 1500 ESPN

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With Rasheed Wallace’s and Marcus Camby’s health a nagging concern despite their returns to practice yesterday, the Knicks are one of a handful of teams to inquire about Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov this month, according to a league source. The trading deadline is tomorrow. New York Post

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