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Lakers center Christian Koloko: 'I want to play to my full potential' Lakers two-way center Christian Koloko sounds motivated to be as good a player as he can be.

JULY 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers to sign Christian Koloko, Chris Manon to two-way contracts With NBA summer league play over, the Lakers are going to fill two of their two-way roster spots.

JULY 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

To sign two-way deal with LAL The Lakers plan to sign Koloko to a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Koloko made appearances in 37 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign. However, the Arizona product didn't see the floor much, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds across 9.2 minutes per contest. He'll likely remain in a similar role moving forward, with Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes likely to see the bulk of the minutes at the center position.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bronny James has up-and-down night in Lakers' summer league loss to Celtics James scores all 18 of his points in the second half but has eight of the team’s 21 turnovers in an 87-78 loss in Las Vegas. DJ Steward has...

JULY 18, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Blocks six shots Koloko contributed 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, six blocks, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Thursday's 87-78 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

Impact Koloko was efficient scoring the ball Thursday but stood out most with his rim protection, swatting six shots. The big man appeared in 37 regular-season games for the Lakers during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per contest.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League

Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers

JULY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Lakers make contract decisions on Jordan Goodwin, Christian Koloko Will Jordan Goodwin and Christian Koloko be members of the Lakers next season?

JUNE 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Plays 37 games in 2024-25 campaign Koloko finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 2.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.4 blocks across 9.2 minutes per contest in 37 regular-season appearances off the b...

Impact Koloko received limited playing time while signed to a two-way deal during the 2024-25 campaign, though he did shoot an efficient 60.6 percent from the field. The 24-year-old also appeared in 12 outings for the G League's South Bay Lakers, during which he averaged 14.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.2 blocks, 1.8 assists and 0.6 steals across 29.6 minutes per game. Koloko is set to become a restricted free agent ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Muted role continues Koloko totaled two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound over two minutes during Tuesday's 136-120 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Koloko continues to be used sparingly by the Lakers, appearing for just the second time in the past 11 games, both of which have been during garbage time. Despite the fact Jaxson Hayes has been serviceable at best, Koloko has not featured as a meaningful part of the rotation. In his past eight games, Koloko is averaging just 3.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers to waive Cam Reddish, Alex Len? Currently, the LA Lakers have three players on two-way contracts: Jordan Goodwin, Trey Jemison III, and Christian Koloko. However, according...

MARCH 22, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-deple...

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Contributes in limited minutes Koloko recorded four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist in nine minutes in Monday's 125-109 win over the Spurs.

Impact Koloko played only single digit minutes Monday, but converted on both of his shot attempts. The 24-year-old has played in four consecutive games since being recalled from the G League, serving as the backup to starting center Jaxson Hayes. In those four games, the big man is averaging 4.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers o...

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays 18 minutes Koloko logged four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Koloko saw his largest workload since Jan. 2, as Anthony Davis left this game after 10 minutes with an abdominal strain. Davis is expected to miss at least three more games for the Lakers, putting Koloko on the radar in deeper formats as a potential streaming option. Jaxson Hayes will likely see the bulk of the minutes based on previous instances, but he played just 19 minutes Tuesday.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season highs in win Koloko posted eight points (4-8 FG), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 18 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 victory over Portland.

Impact The big man set season highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes while seeing extended run with Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined. Koloko has received inconsistent playing time this season, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 2.8 points and 3.2 rebounds across 7.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 13 minutes Koloko contributed four points (2-3 FG) and four rebounds across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat.

Impact Koloko was afforded some additional playing time as the Lakers were obliterated by the Heat. It was another in a string of poor performances, with the Lakers having now lost six of their past eight games. While Koloko returning to the court has been a great storyline, his role remains limited. As long as Anthony Davis is healthy, Koloko is unlikely to play meaningful minutes, at least not on a consistent basis.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Koloko (illness) scored two points (1-2 FG) and added two rebounds and one block across 13 minutes in Wednesday's 131-114 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact After appearing in 58 games for the Raptors as a rookie in 2022-23, Koloko missed the entire 2023-24 season while battling a blood clotting issue that temporarily forced him to pause his career. The 24-year-old center signed a two-way deal with the Lakers in September, and after receiving clearance from the NBA's Fitness-to-Play Panel to resume playing in games, he took the court Wednesday for his team and season debuts. Though the Lakers opened up a spot in the rotation for Koloko as the backup center to Jaxson Hayes, Koloko will likely lose out on minutes if Anthony Davis (heel) is cleared to play Friday versus the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

RAPTORS NOTES: Gradey Dick best shooter in draft ... Odd early schedule ... Christian Koloko returns Dick has been one of the NBA's most improved players, wowing on a nightly basis for the Raptors.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Will be in rotation Wednesday Koloko (illness) will make his season debut as part of the Lakers' center rotation Wednesday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Koloko will see live game action for the first time April 9, 2023 -- which was part of a rookie campaign that featured 58 appearances with Toronto. The 24-year-old overcoming blood clot issues to return to the court is an amazing story, and it coincides with a rare opportunity to step up as Anthony Davis (ankle) has been ruled out Wednesday. Koloko flashed shot-blocking prowess as a rookie, and he has an opportunity to carve out a role in Los Angeles' bench rotation moving forward.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Koloko (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Koloko dealt with a blot clot issue that sidelined him for the entire 2023-24 campaign, but he's been making strong progress over the past few weeks. While he's not listed on the injury report, Koloko likely won't be thrust into the rotation right away and is expected to spend most of his time in the G League given his two-way status.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will eventually ramp up in G League Koloko (illness) will begin his return-to-play process with the Lakers' G League affiliate, although a timeline remains to be specified, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Koloko will report the South Bay Lakers to start the G League season, although his timing for returning to on-court action is still to be determined. Koloko's health following blood clot issue continues being overseen by the NBA's Fitness-to-Play Panel, but he gradually progressing in becoming fully cleared.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers two-way player Christian Koloko cleared to play LOS ANGELES - Center Christian Koloko, whom the Lakers signed to a two-way contract while he was sti...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Remains out Koloko (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Koloko has been medically returned to clear but will sit out Wednesday as he returns to competition conditioning. When Koloko is ready to suit up, he is expected to compete for depth minutes in Los Angeles' frontcourt.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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...

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers