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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 13
How impactful can Chris Mañon, Christian Koloko be for Lakers this season? 
Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next several weeks, we’ll be writing columns every weekday, breaking down the biggest questions we have about every player the Lakers added this offseason.
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 28
Christian Koloko Wants To Reach Full Potential With Lakers
Attempting to develop prospects is a newfound priority for the Los Angeles Lakers and one of those projects is two-way center Christian Koloko. Given L.A.’s lack of activity in free agency last summer, Koloko was one of those few new faces and he showed flashes of being a quality depth big on a two-way contract.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Watch: Christian Koloko Hoops With PSG Stars Nuno Mendes & Presnel Kimpembe
When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, they’re a global brand that extends far past just the basketball universe. The Lakers are one of the most popular teams across all sports thanks to their reputation for winning championships and the franchise’s penchant for fielding superstars that fans gravitate toward.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 21
Lakers Signing Christian Koloko, Chris Manon To Two-Way Contracts
The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning to round out their roster with NBA developmental pieces. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles has filled two of its three two-way contract slots by signing center Christian Koloko and rookie wing Chris Manon.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 21
Christian Koloko & Chris Manon Sign Two-Way Contracts
The Los Angeles Lakers have historically been able to unearth gems either in the second round of the NBA Draft or in the undrafted free agent pool. Names like Alex Caruso and Austin Reaves come to mind as former undrafted players that have gone to have successful NBA careers.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 11
NBA Notes: Clippers, John Collins, Lakers, Christian Koloko, Suns
The Clippers have added a dose of athleticism and size by acquiring power forward John Collins from the Jazz, giving L.A. the type of traditional frontcourt presence it’s lacked in recent seasons.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 29
Two-Way Qualifying Offer Tendered To Christian Koloko
The Los Angeles Lakers went into the 2025 NBA Draft with just one pick at No. 55 overall in the second round. Before Day 2 of the draft, the Lakers were able to complete a trade to move up to 45, and then eventually all the way up to 36.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / June 15
Lakers expected to keep Trey Jemison, re-sign Christian Koloko
The Lakers are likely to bring back two-way players Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko next season, Jovan Buha of The Athletic said in a recent video Q&A session (YouTube link, hat tip to BasketNews).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 16
Why Christian Koloko & Trey Jemison Aren’t Postseason Eligible For Lakers
Lack of size is one of the biggest concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the playoffs and the team will have even less than the did in the regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Christian Koloko Appreciates Support & Happy To Be Cleared To Return
The Los Angeles Lakers recently received some good news as it was announced that two-way center Christian Koloko had been medically cleared by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / October 29
Report: Lakers C Christian Koloko cleared to return
Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has received medical clearance to return after being sidelined more than a year with a blood clot issue, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / October 29
Lakers' Christian Koloko gets medical clearance from NBA after career-threatening issue
Big man Christian Koloko, who is on a two-way contract with the Lakers, has received medical clearance from the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel that will allow him to resume his career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 23
New Lakers Center Christian Koloko Still Awaiting Medical Clearance For 2024-25 NBA Season
Christian Koloko was expected to be a long-term piece for the Toronto Raptors before he was waived abruptly in January 2024. As news of his career-threatening blood clot issues broke, Koloko had the rest of the season and the summer to find solutions before returning to the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Viral Sports News / September 22
Los Angeles Lakers’ Christian Koloko Reveals Update After Blood Clot Scare
Christian Koloko, the 7-foot-1 center who recently signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, is feeling optimistic about his return to NBA action following a serious health scare earlier this year.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 16
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 / Hoops Wire / September 14, 2024
Lakers Signing Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract; Must Make Cut
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract, per Dan Woike of the LA Times. An agreement between the sides was first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
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 / Hoops Rumors / September 14, 2024
Lakers to sign ex-Raptors big man who had blood-clot issue
The 33rd overall pick in the 2022 draft, he appeared in 58 games for Toronto as a rookie, averaging 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 13.8 minutes per game across 58 appearances (19 starts).
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2024
New name emerges for Lakers in their search for a big man
Could this young big man bolster the Lakers' frontcourt?
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 14, 2024
Lakers emerge as front-runners to sign free-agent center
He is on the comeback trail after missing all of the 2023-24 season due to a blood clot issue.
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 / Hoops Rumors / January 18, 2024
Former Raptors center facing career-threatening health concern
Former Raptors center Christian Koloko is currently facing a health concern that could threaten his basketball career.
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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