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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.

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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.

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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.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 24

Lakers Signing Drew Timme To Two-Way Contract & Waiving Christian Koloko

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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 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.

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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.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 21

Christian Koloko & Chris Manon Sign Two-Way Contracts

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / October 29, 2024

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.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Raptors Nation / October 11, 2024

NBA Insider Shares Update On Former Raptor Christian Koloko

Christian Koloko still hasn’t received the green light. The Lakers continue to wait for him to be medically cleared after signing the former Toronto Raptors big man to a two-way contract before training camp.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 23, 2024

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, 2024

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, 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.

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