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Free agent center Christian Koloko has signed with Crvena Zvezda, the Serbian team announced Sunday morning (via Twitter). This will be the first European stop for Koloko, who was selected 33rd overall in the 2022 draft after three college seasons with Arizona.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 13

NBA Rumors: Lonnie Walker IV, Raul Neto, Christian Koloko

Lonnie Walker IV’s latest NBA opportunity ended Monday. His next one could take him back to Europe. Walker is drawing interest from at least three EuroLeague teams after being waived by the Nuggets, according to Aris Barkas of Eurohoops.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Pelicans To Waive Christian Koloko

The Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him.

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Former Raptors big Christian Koloko agrees to one-year deal with Pels

Christian Koloko’s NBA journey is taking him to New Orleans. The former Toronto Raptors big man has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, as he looks to earn a spot on the team’s final roster.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 28

Pelicans Agree To Contract With Christian Koloko

The Pelicans and big man Christian Koloko have agreed to a one-year deal, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Terms weren’t revealed but it’s almost certainly a training camp deal, as Koloko will compete for the last spot on the standard roster.

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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.

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).

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.

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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.

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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

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 17

Former Lakers Two-Way Center Christian Koloko To Play For Spurs G League Affiliate

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 5, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

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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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