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[Saba Sports News] The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly looking to bolster their frontcourt and are considered “frontrunners” to sign Arizona alum Christian Koloko, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Other teams, including the Raptors, Spurs, and Clippers, are also interested in Koloko. The 22-year-old center, who was sidelined for the 2023-24 season due to a blood clot issue, is close to receiving medical clearance from the NBA’s fitness panel.
Koloko, waived by the Raptors in January, showed potential as a rookie, averaging 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 13.8 minutes per game during the 2022-23 season. The Lakers, needing more depth behind Anthony Davis, see him as a promising option.