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On YouTubeLos 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.
The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
2 Lakers players get left off playoff roster
The Los Angeles Lakers will not be rocking the boat as they head into the playoffs. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Tuesday that Lakers two-way centers Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko were left off the playoff roster, having not been converted to standard contracts by the team before the end of the regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 22
Can All 3 Lakers Two-Way Players Jordan Goodwin, Trey Jemison & Christian Koloko Be Converted To Standard Contracts?
After deciding to trade Anthony Davis and Max Christie to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers guard and center depth took a hit.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 21
Kings’ Isaac Jones reaches active game limit
Rookie big man Isaac Jones, who is on a two-way contract with the Kings, has been active for the maximum of 50 NBA games this season and is no longer eligible to play for Sacramento in 2024/25, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 16
JJ Redick’s Confidence In Christian Koloko Growing
Friday night was the conclusion of an underwhelming road trip as Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was left without six rotation players against the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 14
JJ Redick Doesn’t Like Fit Of 2-Big Lineups With Anthony Davis & Christian Koloko Or Jaxson Hayes
There weren’t many bright spots from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 97-87 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. It was among their better defensive efforts of the year, but that was clouded by 22 turnovers and ineffective offensive performances from the entire team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13
South Bay Coaching Staff Encouraging Christian Koloko To Shoot 3-Pointers
The Los Angeles Lakers have had to rely more heavily on two-way center Christian Koloko than anyone had anticipated when the 2024-25 season began. L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 26
Jaxson Hayes Praises Christian Koloko For Stepping Up In His Absence
With Jaxson Hayes having to sit out the last six games due to an ankle injury and Christian Wood still not having recovered from offseason knee surgery, the Los Angeles Lakers had few options to turn to at backup center behind Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 18
Anthony Davis Praises Christian Koloko For Adjusting To Scheme
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tricky situation with their center depth. After losing Christian Wood to a long-term injury prior to the season and losing Jaxson Hayes less than 15 games in, L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 15
Anthony Davis Trying To Be Someone Christian Koloko Can Lean On
With Jaxson Hayes suffering a sprained ankle and Christian Wood still recovering from offseason knee surgery, the only big man offering depth behind Anthony Davis for the Los Angeles Lakers is two-way center Christian Koloko.
NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 10
Former Raptors Center to Be Active for Lakers vs. Toronto
Christian Koloko will be with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. The former Toronto Raptors center remains with the Lakers as Anthony Davis continues to deal with left plantar fasciitis that forced him to one game this past week.
NBA News / Raptors Nation / November 7
Christian Koloko Suits Up For Lakers Following 18-Month Absence
Christian Koloko is back. The fomer Toronto Raptors center played in his first NBA game in 18 months. Koloko battled a blood clotting issue while he was with the Raptors that forced him to step away from basketball last season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Christian Koloko Grateful To Be Back On NBA Floor
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a lopsided loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. And with the result being what it was and the way the Lakers played, there wasn’t much to walk away happy with.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Lakers Vs. Grizzlies Preview: Anthony Davis & Rui Hachimura Out, Christian Koloko Debuts
This five-game road trip has not been kind to the Los Angeles Lakers, but they look to finish things on a high note as they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
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 / Last Word On Sports / November 6
Anthony Davis Likely To Miss Time, Christian Koloko’s Availability and Lakers Woes During Road Trip
The Los Angeles Lakers (4-3) may not have Anthony Davis when they travel to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Davis is questionable and considered day-to-day after aggravating a left foot injury in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ loss to Detroit on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 6
Christian Koloko Expected To Be Available For Lakers Against Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed front court depth prior to the 2024-25 season, so they took a gamble on big man Christian Koloko. Koloko was picked 33rd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, but unfortunately saw his time in the league cut short after it was discovered he was dealing with life-threatening bloodclots.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 / 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.
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