CHRISTIAN KOLOKO NEWS

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

Fails to score in 17 minutes Koloko ended Friday's 117-111 victory over the Rockets with seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 17 minutes.

Impact Koloko came up empty in the points department yet again Friday, the third time he has done so in the past five games. With the Raptors opting to play their primary guys big minutes on a nightly basis, Koloko's role is far from set in stone. He is someone to watch should they elect to tear things down at the trade deadline, but unless that happens, Koloko has little to no value in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA club Toronto recalled Koloko to the NBA club from the G League's Raptors 905 on Sunday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Koloko had fallen out of the NBA rotation of late, so he was sent to the G League to get some extended run in. However, Toronto now has a trio of injuries to deal with, so the rookie second-round pick has been elevated and will likely garner a depth role if one or more of the Raptors' injured players is ruled out. Koloko appeared in 40 of the team's first 43 games (19 starts) and averaged 3.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 15.6 minutes during that stretch.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Assign Christian Koloko to G League 905 The Toronto Raptors have assigned Christian Koloko to the G League to play with the Raptors 905

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back to bench Koloko will operate off the bench Monday against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Koloko drew back-to-back starts with Fred VanVleet sidelined with a back issue, but the veteran point guard is back in the mix Monday, sending the rookie back to the bench. Across 15 games as a reserve, Koloko has averaged 3.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 12.7 minutes.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Koloko will join the starting five for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Koloko will receive the starting nod with Fred VanVleet (back) absent Thursday. In 17 starts this season, Koloko has averaged 4.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks over 19.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Koreen: Christian Koloko is available tonight, but Fred... - The Athletic Christian Koloko is available tonight, but Fred VanVleet and Precious Achiuwa are not.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available vs. Grizzlies Koloko (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Koloko's role has fluctuated throughout the year, so it's tough to gauge how much he might play on any given night. This month, he's averaging 3.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 15.6 minutes.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE