Cavs omit Timofey Mozgov from championship reunion celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers neglected to invite Timofey Mozgov to their 10-year championship reunion for the 2026 NBA title. Mozgov, who played a significant role during the 2015-16 season, expressed disappointment, saying he received no communication regarding the event. The 39-year-old center played 122 regular season games for the Cavaliers, contributing to their championship run but has been out of the NBA since the 2018-19 season. His absence from the celebration has raised questions about his former teammates' recognition of his contributions.
- •Cavaliers held a reunion for their 2026 NBA championship on June 28.
- •Timofey Mozgov, a member of that championship team, was not invited.
- •Mozgov expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the celebration.
- •He played 122 games over two seasons with the Cavaliers.
- •Questions arise about why Mozgov's contributions were overlooked.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs disrespect former fan favorite Timofey Mozgov in championship reunion
"Mozgov didn't get to be a part of the party.
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