CHRISTIAN KOLOKO NEWS

Remains out Koloko (illness) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Koloko will miss his ninth straight game to start the season due to a respiratory condition. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Washington but there is no timetable for his return.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out Wednesday Koloko (illness) will not play Wednesday versus Dallas, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Koloko has yet to play this season. He's dealing with a respiratory condition that dates back to Summer League.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Koloko (illness) is out for Sunday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Koloko's absence streak will extend to seven games while dealing with a respiratory condition. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Dallas.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Koloko (illness) won't play in Thursday's game versus the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Koloko will miss his sixth straight game to start the season due to a respiratory condition. While his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Spurs, Koloko remains without a return timetable.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Koloko (illness) is out for Wednesday's matchup against Milwaukee.

Impact Koloko has yet to appear this season due to a respiratory condition. Wednesday's contest is the first half of a back-to-back set, as Toronto plays Philadelphia on Thursday, and it's likely Koloko will remain sidelined for both contests.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Koloko (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Portland, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Koloko remains sidelined due to a respiratory condition. His next chance to make his season debut will arrive Wednesday against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Saturday Koloko (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Koloko's absence streak will extend to three games due to a respiratory condition. While his next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Portland, there is no timetable for his return.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Koloko (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Koloko will miss his second straight game to start the season while he continues to recover from the respiratory condition that first cropped up during the Las Vegas Summer League. The Raptors haven't provided a clear timeline for Koloko's return, but he may not be included in the rotation when available.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season opener Koloko is out for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota due to a respiratory issue, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Koloko appears to still be dealing with an illness that kept him out for the entirety of the preseason. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with Chicago, although there is no timetable for his return.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Koloko (illness) is available for Friday's preseason finale against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Koloko had been dealing with an illness, but it looks like he's cleared the issue. While he'll be available, there's no guarantee Koloko will see any playing time, as Toronto has its entire roster available and will likely use the final exhibition as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Koloko (illness) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Koloko has been sidelined since Summer League due to a respiratory issue and remains without an official timetable to return. It certainly seems possible that he'll be forced to miss time once the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Koloko (illness) is out for Sunday's preseason scrimmage against the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports

Impact Koloko is dealing with a respiratory ailment that has inflicted him since Summer League. There has been no official update from the team on his health, which is an ominous sign for his short-term availability.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors C Christian Koloko out with respiratory issues Toronto Raptors big man Christian Koloko is out indefinitely due to respiratory issues.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out with respiratory condition Koloko won't play in any of Toronto's Summer League games due to a respiratory condition, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact The severity of the issue remains unclear, but Jacob relays that Koloko will still be with the team in Las Vegas for team activities. The 2022 second-round pick started 19 of his 58 appearances as a rookie, averaging 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 13.8 minutes per game. If healthy, Koloko should be able to compete for a reserve role in Toronto's frontcourt during the 2023-24 campaign.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abundant defensive production Koloko amassed five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 118-97 victory over Detroit.

Impact Koloko was a force on the defensive end Friday, racking up six combined steals and blocks, cobbling together his best game since November. With Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) sidelined and the game descending into garbage time, Koloko made the most of his time on the floor. While this was great for anyone who happened to stream him in, it is not something we should expect to see happen again anytime soon.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Koloko (nose) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Koloko broke his nose during Thursday's game against the Thunder but won't be forced to miss a game. That said, he's been only a fringe rotation option lately.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Koloko has Fractured Nose, Questionable for Raptors Toronto Raptors rookie center Christian Koloko has a fractured nose and is questionable to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves

MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Considered questionable Koloko has been diagnosed with a fractured nose and is questionable to play Saturday against Minnesota, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Koloko took a shot to the nose early in Thursday's win over the Thunder and never returned. Jacob relays that the backup center would likely don a mask if he's cleared to suit up Saturday. However, Koloko hasn't been a staple of the Raptors' rotation since mid-January, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him shut down for a few contests to heal his nose fully.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Koreen: Christian Koloko has a fractured nose. However,... - The Athletic Christian Koloko has a fractured nose. However, he is questionable for tomorrow as they seek out mask options.

MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Questionable to return Koloko is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Thunder with a nose injury, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Koloko took a shot to the nose earlier in the game and headed to the locker room to deal with the bleeding before being tabbed questionable to return. Considering the update comes with just five minutes left in the game, it's unlikely his potential absence will have much impact. Regardless, Precious Achiuwa can be expected to back up Jakob Poeltl for the rest of the game.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Toronto The Raptors recalled Koloko from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact This is an odd move, as the Raptors 905 are in the midst of a playoff race while Toronto is off until Tuesday, but it sounds as if the coaching staff wants to see Koloko in person instead of monitoring his G League progress. Koloko has made 46 appearances as a rookie for the Raptors, including 19 starts, and he's averaging 3.4 points and 3.2 rebounds across 14.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Tuesday Koloko will be available Tuesday against the Bulls.

Impact Koloko has been chiefly an emergency option for the Raptors lately, as he's only seen the floor four times during the month of February. It's unlikely that will change moving forward, barring some injuries to Toronto's bigs.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle sprain Koloko is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Koloko and Dalano Banton (thumb) were both sent to the G League's Raptors 905 earlier Tuesday to get in a practice. Both have since rejoined the NBA team, but the two players emerged from the G League practice with injuries. Even if Koloko is cleared to play in advance of Tuesday's 7:30 p.m. ET tip time, he's unlikely to be included as a major part of head coach Nick Nurse's rotation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brief G League assignment on tap Toronto assigned Koloko to the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact According to Jacob, Koloko, Dalano Banton and Joe Wieskamp will all practice with the 905 before rejoining the NBA team ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bulls. None of the three players have been featured in the rotation of late, with Koloko seeing just five total minutes of court time across Toronto's last six games.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Toronto recalled Koloko to the NBA club from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Koloko and Dalano Banton will be available for Sunday's game versus Cleveland after playing in the G League on Saturday night. Koloko posted 16 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during the 905's win over the Motor City Cruise, but he's unlikely to garner a significant role at the NBA level.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE