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.
Koloko was technically claimed off the waiver wire, per the NBAGL’s transaction log.
The 33rd overall pick of the 2022 NBA draft, Koloko had a promising rookie season with the Raptors, but he was unable to suit up during the 2023/24 campaign due to a blood clot issue and was released by Toronto in January 2024. The 6’11” center signed a two-way contract with the Lakers in July 2024 and was medically cleared to resume his career by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel in October 2024.
Koloko spent all of last season with the Lakers and re-signed with Los Angeles on another two-way deal in July. However, the Lakers waived the Cameroonian big man in late November to make roster space for Drew Timme.
In 97 career NBA games, Koloko has averaged 2.8 points, 2.7 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest.
Despite being acquired by Austin, Koloko remains an unrestricted NBA free agent.