NBA Trade Rumors, News: Cavs, Timofy Mozgov, Rockets, Jose Calderon, Knicks

NBA Trade Rumors, News: Cavs, Timofy Mozgov, Rockets, Jose Calderon, Knicks
Timofey Mozgov #25 of the Denver Nuggets lays up a shot past Miles Plumlee #22 and Markieff Morris #11 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at US Airways Center on November 26, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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A stunning three-way trade was pulled off on Monday night, which only fueled the nonstop NBA trade rumor mill.

The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired their highly-sought after defensive swingman in Iman Shumpert, but failed to snag a rim protector, leaving them as the top team in most rumors.

However, several others have cropped up as well, while others have received updates.

Check out the latest buzz below.

Cavs Seeking Mozgov or Another Big Man

The Cavs are desparately trying to find a big man after Anderson Varejao went down for the season. Even before the injury the team was looking for upgrades in the frontcourt. 

Thea team has been linked to Timofey Mozgov of the Denver Nuggets, and sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo that the Cavs are still pursuing him.

“Denver still reluctant to deal him,” he added.

Mozgov is playing 25.9 minutes a game and starting for the Nuggets, but as the team increasingly looks to have no chance of getting to the playoffs, some have posited that Denver will start moving players to try to revamp the team.

The Cavs received a first-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the three-way deal, and also have a first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies, two chips that could be used to get a big man. 

Mozgov addressed the speculation, telling the Denver Post: “My friends talk about it, but I just say, ‘If you’re talking, don’t invite me, OK?’ It’s simple. They can talk about it with each other, but I know nothing about it.”

Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio confirmed that along with Mozgov, the Cavs are still trying to snag Grizzlies big man Kosta Koufos.

The Cavs could also pick up Samuel Dalembert, who the Knicks are reportedly going to waive if they can’t find a trade partner.

Calderon Could be Next

Jose Calderon #3 of the New York Knicks attempts to drive past Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Jose Calderon #3 of the New York Knicks attempts to drive past Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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