Mozgov collects NBA ring

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ visit to Cleveland Saturday ended in an unsurprising loss to the reigning champion Cavaliers, but there was a bright spot for ex-Cavs’ center Timofey Mozgov. Mozgov, who inked a four-year, $64 million deal with the Lakers after winning a title with the Cavaliers last June, finally collected his NBA championship ring. The small ceremony in which he was recognized shortly before the game was made more special when his former teammates mobbed him at halfcourt. “I miss this place. I’m not going to lie,” the Russian admitted. “It was a lot of emotions. I miss you guys, but I’m happy where I’m at right now.” Mozgov has started all but one game for the Lakers this season. His 8.3 points and 5 rebounds per game is a slight increase on his numbers last season, when he struggled with knee trouble.