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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.

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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

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 11

NBA Notes: Clippers, John Collins, Lakers, Christian Koloko, Suns

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Suns’ Gillepsie, Lakers’ Koloko Among Two-Way Players Receiving QOs

A series of players who finished the 2024/25 season on two-way contracts have received qualifying offers from their respective teams, making them free agents, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Christian Koloko gets brutally honest on Lakers-G League shuffle

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / October 29, 2024

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, 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

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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.