On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers signed their G-League star Drew Timme to a two-way contract, further improving their formidable frontcourt.
Unfortunately for Doncic’s 6-foot-11 lob threat, who spent less than two seasons with the franchise, Los Angeles was forced to waive him to make Timme’s signing possible.
On Wednesday, the departure became official.
“The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Drew Timme to a two-way contract,” the Lakers stated in a press release. “In a corresponding move, the team has waived two-way center Christian Koloko.”
“Koloko was originally signed to a two-way contract by the Lakers Sept. 16, 2024. He appeared in 37 regular-season games in 2024-25, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes.”
Some may believe that Koloko didn’t get a fair shake with the Lakers. The former second-round pick was used sparingly in Los Angeles, playing 39 total regular-season games (37 in 2024-25 and two this season), averaging 6.6 minutes per game (9.2 minutes last year and 3.0 minutes this year) under JJ Redick.
However, with Koloko still being a developmental player who’s rough around the edges, it isn’t preposterous to suggest that Redick was wise for limiting his minutes in Los Angeles.
With Koloko’s high motor and lob-catching ability, though, the Doula Cameroon native will likely find another NBA gig in due time.
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