The 7-footer from Sierra Canyon High, who hasn’t played since April 2023 because of blood clot issues, has potential value as a rim protector
Christian Koloko, seen with the Toronto Raptors before a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 19, 2022, in Toronto, Canada, has been medically cleared to play for the Lakers. PHOENIX — After not playing for 1½ years, Lakers two-way big man Christian Koloko has been medically cleared for basketball activities by the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play Panel., will allow Koloko to practice and play for the first time since being referred to the league’s Panel because of blood clot issues.
After Koloko didn’t play in the 2023 summer league or for Toronto to start the 2023-24 season, the Raptors waived him Jan. 17 to complete the blockbuster trade that sent former franchise cornerstone Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers as part of a three-team deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. A panel of physicians, referred to as the Fitness-to-Play Panel in the league’s collective bargaining agreement, determines whether players with potentially life-threatening injuries, illnesses or other medical conditions are medically able and fit to practice and play basketball in the NBA.
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