Report: Cavaliers chasing Mozgov but Nuggets reluctant to deal him

The Cleveland Cavaliers look serious about overhauling their roster to make LeBron James happy and get back near the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Cavs are interested in Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov, according to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski. 

The Nuggets, however, are apparently hesitant to deal the 28-year-old Russian, who's averaging 8.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game this season. 

Cleveland's interest in the big man is no secret: they need a rim protector and Cavs coach David Blatt previously coached Mozgov on the Russian national team.

The Cavs already made a significant roster change with Monday's acquisition of Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith from the New York Knicks.