Nuggets determined to re-sign Timofey Mozgov as backup center

Technically, the Nuggets have only one true center on their roster: JaVale McGee. They would like that to become two true centers with the return of Timofey Mozgov.

The Nuggets continue to work on hammering out a contract with the Russian 7-footer, a restricted free agent. General manager Tim Connelly remains hopeful that a deal can be made.

"We're progressing," Connelly said. "We need Timofey. We want to see what he can do. It's time for him to get on the court more. He's excited. We're increasingly getting close."