CHRISTIAN KOLOKO NEWS

Starting Monday Koloko will start Monday's game against Atlanta, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Koloko came off the bench in the last two games but will make his second start of the year with Fred VanVleet (back) unavailable Monday. Koloko logged two points, two rebounds, two assists and a block in 18 minutes during his start against Miami on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Koloko will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Scottie Barnes (ankle) rejoining the starting unit after a one-game absence, Koloko will shift back to a reserve role Wednesday. In Monday's win over the Heat, Koloko contributed two points, two rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes of action in his first NBA start.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Koloko and Pascal Siakam Hope Facing Joel Embiid Inspires Children in Cameroon Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko hope to inspire children in Cameroon when the Toronto Raptors take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

For Cameroon: Siakam, Koloko start together and make history

Pascal Siakam and Christian Koloko made history for their native Cameroon

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws first NBA start Koloko is starting Monday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The Raptors will shift Pascal Siakam to the power forward spot, allowing Koloko to draw his first career start at center. He'll likely revert back to a bench role when Scottie Barnes (ankle) is cleared to return, though this will be a great chance for Koloko to carve out a role for himself within his squad's rotation.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors' Christian Koloko has 'no idea' what led to scuffle with Heat's Caleb Martin: 'I was as confused as you' "He was looking at me aggressively, so I just stood up for myself," Koloko said.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Martin, Koloko ejected from Heat-Raptors game after scuffle

Toronto’s Christian Koloko and Miami’s Caleb Martin were both ejected in the third quarter of the Raptors-Heat game on Saturday night after they scuffled and ended up in the first...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet again Koloko posted one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one block over 20 minutes during Friday's 109-105 loss to the Nets.

Impact Koloko racked up five fouls during his 20 minutes of action. While 20 minutes is an unremarkable total, Koloko still led the Raptors' bench in playing time. It also marked an uptick from his 15 minutes Wednesday. Despite flashing talent in the preseason, he's seemingly far removed from a fantasy-relevant role.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Koloko is already altering how the Raptors look, even if it's slightly 'Having him be really the only big we’ve got, it makes it stand out more when he’s out there,' Fred VanVleet said of Koloko.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Christian Koloko Has Been a Welcomed Partner for Fred VanVleet The Toronto Raptors say the sky’s the limit for Christian Koloko who has been a welcomed pick-and-roll partner for Fred VanVleet

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Why Christian Koloko Has Been a Welcomed Partner for Fred VanVleet The Toronto Raptors say the sky’s the limit for Christian Koloko who has been a welcomed pick-and-roll partner for Fred VanVleet

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raptors Want Christian Koloko to get Extended Reps Between G League & NBA Rotation The Toronto Raptors will ‘no doubt’ use Christian Koloko this season but plenty of G League reps are on the horizon for the 2022 second-roun...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Blocks four shots in loss Friday Koloko contributed two points (1-2 FG), four blocks, three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Friday's loss to the Rockets.

Impact With Fred VanVleet taking a break, Koloko moved into the starting lineup, walking away with an impressive four swats. While he failed to do anything else, the defensive upside is tantalizing. He is unlikely to be an every-night part of the rotation to begin the season but is a name to watch should injuries clear a path to more minutes as the campaign progresses.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Koloko will start Friday's preseason game against the Rockets, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet resting, the Raptors will go big by inserting Koloko into the starting five. The 7-foot-1 center was selected with the third pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. He may struggle to make the nightly regular-season rotation.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Koloko's Defensive Impact Goes Far Beyond the Box Score The Toronto Raptors see Christian Koloko as a defensive difference-maker whose mere presence is going to deter shots at the rim

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Raptors' Christian Koloko is putting in the time to become a missing piece of the puzzle Koloko had seven points and three rebounds in nearly 17 minutes of a 114-82 Raptors win over the Jazz. "I came here to play," he said.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raptors sign forward Christian Koloko, the 33rd pick at 2022 NBA draft The Toronto Raptors have signed Christian Koloko, their only selection in the 2022 NBA draft.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Raptors Sign Christian Koloko, Hard Capping the Team for 2022-23 Season The Toronto Raptors have signed Christian Koloko to a multi-year deal, hard capping the team for the 2022-23 season

AUGUST 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Raptors Strangely Haven't Signed Christian Koloko: Here's Why The Toronto Raptors haven’t signed Christian Koloko because the organization wants to remain flexible in case a Kevin Durant deal presents i...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Christian Koloko Drains 1st Professional 3-Pointer But Still Has a 'Fair Bit of Work to Do' Offensively, Raptors Say Toronto Raptors big Christian Koloko nailed his first 3-pointer at Summer League, but so far his inside game has shown there’s lots of work...

JULY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raptors' Christian Koloko is already showing flashes of potential at NBA Summer League Time will be the best evaluator, but very early returns suggest that the Raptors got it right by selecting Christian Koloko.

JULY 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Christian Koloko Has Been Turning Heads With His Development Since His Early Days at the 2017 Basketball Without Borders Camp It’s been Christian Koloko’s rare developmental path since his early days at Basketball Without Borders that set him apart for the Toronto R...

JULY 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM