Lakers' Timofey Mozgov: Probable for opener

Mozgov (tailbone) is listed as probable for Wednesday's season opener against the Rockets, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis:

Mozgov bruised his tailbone last Wednesday against the Warriors, causing him to miss the team's exhibition finale Friday against the Suns. However, the big man returned to practice over the weekend, so the prevailing belief is that he'll be cleared to play in the opener. Still, the Lakers will probably wait until shootaround Wednesday to officially rule Mozgov in or out.