Mozgov (groin) returned to practice with the Russian national team Wednesday, Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mozgov missed Russia's last two games after suffering a groin strain, but after an MRI cleared him of anything serious and his lingering pain subsided, he was able to get back on the court Wednesday. Recently receiving a four-year, $64 million contract, Mozgov isn't in danger of missing the start of the Lakers' training camp and should move into a starter's role right off the bat with his new team.