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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
Hawks Add Depth To Frontcourt With Latest Signing, What Does It Mean Going Forward
The Atlanta Hawks had an opening on their 18-man roster for over a week. However, the Hawks filled that spot earlier this evening with the inking of Christian Koloko to a two-way deal, per Lauren L.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 16
Hawks Sign Former Lakers and Grizzlies Center To Two-Way Contract
The Hawks need help at the center position and they are looking for any avenue to find that help. With Kristaps Porzingis missing consistent time for various reasons and N'Faly Dante out for the season, the Hawks have had to look the route of finding a useful two-way player to help backup Onyeka Okongwu on the nights that Porzingis cannot play.
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Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / January 16
Hawks To Sign Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract
The Hawks intend to sign free agent center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, reports Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter).
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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3
Grizzlies sign ex-Lakers center to second 10-day contract
The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday that the team has signed center Christian Koloko to a second 10-day contract using an injury hardship exception.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 2
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, expansion
Kelly Oubre Jr. could be nearing a return. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said earlier this week that Oubre, sidelined since Nov. 14 with a sprained left knee, may be able to return during Philadelphia’s current road trip.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / January 2
Grizzlies Re-Sign Christian Koloko
12:20 pm: Koloko’s second 10-day deal is official, according to the Grizzlies (Twitter link). The contract will run through January 11, covering Memphis’ next six games.
NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / December 22
Grizzlies add former Lakers big on 10-day deal amid injury crunch
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko to a 10-day contract under the hardship exception.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / December 22
NBA Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, Celtics
Kings guard Malik Monk played Sunday. Briefly. And he’s still not sure why that was the case. Monk made a short appearance in the second half of the win over Houston after sitting the previous two games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 22
Former Lakers Center Joins New NBA Team on Monday
The Los Angeles Lakers spent much of last season evaluating their options in the frontcourt without ever settling on anyone for the center position. One of the players who got reps in there last year and this season is now heading to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / December 22
Christian Koloko Joining Grizzlies On 10-Day Hardship Contract
The Grizzlies will sign center Christian Koloko to a 10-day contract using the hardship exception, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Koloko, 25, began the season on a two-way deal with the Lakers, but he was waived in late November to create an opening for the team to add Drew Timme.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 17
Former Lakers Two-Way Center Christian Koloko To Play For Spurs G League Affiliate
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025-26 season with a better big man rotation after signing Deandre Ayton and re-signing Jaxson Hayes in free agency.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 14
Spurs’ G League Affiliate Acquires Christian Koloko
The Austin Spurs have acquired the G League rights to Christian Koloko from the available player pool, San Antonio’s affiliate team announced in a press release.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 28
NBA Transactions: Christian Koloko, Jamison Battle, Jonathan Kuminga
Nov. 26, 2025 • Christian Koloko, previously with the Lakers, became a free agent. Nov. 26, 2025 • Raptors assigned Jamison Battle to Raptors 905. • Raptors recalled Jamison Battle from Raptors 905.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 25
Lakers officially sign Drew Timme, waive Christian Koloko
The Lakers made it official on Tuesday, announcing they’ve signed Drew Timme to a two-way contract and waived Christian Koloko to create the roster spot.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 25
Lakers Sign Drew Timme To Two-Way Contract; Waive Christian Koloko
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced the signing of forward Drew Timme to a two-way contract. In order to open up that spot, the team waived center Christian Koloko.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24
Lakers signing Drew Timme to two-way deal, waiving Christian Koloko
The Lakers are making a move at the back end of the roster. Shams Charania of ESPN reports the team is waiving Christian Koloko to open a two-way slot for Drew Timme, confirming the plan first reported by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 5
Christian Koloko Discusses Why He Returned To Lakers On Another Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers have been pretty good at utilizing their two-way contracts and developing players into contributors at the NBA level. Last year, one of their more intriguing pickups was center Christian Koloko, who was returning to the NBA after dealing with a blood clot issue that forced him out of the league for a year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 6
2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Christian Koloko
The Los Angeles Lakers have made it a focus to develop young talent and they took a swing on Christian Koloko before the start of the 2024-25 season. Koloko hadn’t played in an NBA game since he was diagnosed with a blood clot in 2023, almost jeopardizing his playing career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 23
Lakers Re-Sign Center Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have re-signed center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract. This will be Koloko’s second season with the franchise as he appeared in 37 games for the Lakers last season while also on a two-way deal.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29, 2024
Lakers center cleared to return after over a year away
He has not played at all since April 2023 and will thus need a lot more time to get himself back to game shape.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 16, 2024
Lakers Officially Sign Christian Koloko To Two-Way Deal
The Lakers have officially signed center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, per the NBA transactions log. Koloko, 24, is 7-foot-1 and missed all of last season with a blood clot issue.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2024
Lakers make first free-agent signing of the summer
He missed the 2023-24 campaign due to a blood-clot issue that made him ineligible until cleared. As such, he missed his sophomore season after impressing as a rookie for the Toronto Raptors.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2024
New name emerges for Lakers in their search for a big man
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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / July 15, 2024
Former Raptor Christian Koloko Medically Cleared To Return To Basketball
The Toronto Raptors had to part ways with Christian Koloko before the start of the 2023-24 season. After showing some flashes during his rookie season, Koloko dealt with a blood clot issue that kept him sidelined.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / June 14, 2024
Former Raptors Center Christian Koloko Provides Update
Christin Koloko appears to be progressing well. The former Toronto Raptors second-round pick shared an Instagram story of him working out. Koloko is working his way back from a respiratory illness that halted his NBA career and forced the Raptors to move on from him.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 13, 2024
Former Raptors Center Christian Koloko Shares Promising Update
Christian Koloko appears to be on the mend. The former Toronto Raptors second-round pick shared an Instagram story with footage of a recent workout he works his way back from a medical incident that forced Toronto to move on from Koloko.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 4, 2023
Raptors Provide Somewhat Promising Update on Christian Koloko's Health Status
Christian Koloko appears to be making some progress. There's still no official update from the Toronto Raptors regarding the status of their ailing big man but the 23-year-old is ramping up with more basketball-related activities.
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