{"id":404381,"date":"2024-09-14T08:58:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T06:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=404381"},"modified":"2024-09-14T08:58:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T06:58:48","slug":"los-angeles-lakers-close-to-sign-christian-koloko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/los-angeles-lakers-close-to-sign-christian-koloko\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Lakers close to sign Christian Koloko"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christian Koloko, a 7-foot center, is close to making his return to the NBA, with the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as frontrunners to sign him. According to The Athletic, Koloko is awaiting clearance from the NBA\u2019s fitness panel but is currently eligible to sign.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old, a former second-round pick of the Raptors, has been considering multiple offers, including interest from the Clippers, Spurs, and Raptors. However, the Lakers, seeking frontcourt depth, are leading the race to secure his services.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sources said the Lakers \u2013 in need for frontcourt help \u2013 are leaders to sign Koloko, the 22-year-old former Raptors second-round pick. He has been deciding among multiple teams and is now finalizing a commitment on a deal to make his NBA return. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QEYw7Oqwvj\">https:\/\/t.co\/QEYw7Oqwvj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1834786391676375050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christian Koloko, a 7-foot center, is close to making his return to the NBA, with the Los Angeles Lakers emerging as frontrunners to sign 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