Tag: Christian Koloko

Lakers News: 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…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: 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. signed Koloko to a two-way deal hoping that he could be a development project for…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: 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…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: 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. was down to superstar Anthony…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: 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. The Lakers turned to Koloko…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: 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. The lone silver…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: 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. A second-round pick of the Toronto Raptors in 2022, Koloko has not played…

Corey Hansford

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. The Lakers and Grizzlies had built up a…

Corey Hansford

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…

Matt Peralta

Christian Koloko To Begin Return-To-Play Process With South Bay Lakers

In need of frontcourt depth, the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Christian Koloko on a two-way contract just before the start...

Daniel Starkand