US EditionLakers Bring Back Christian Koloko, Sign Chris Manon with 2-Way Deals
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – Koloko returns after overcoming a blood clot issue, and Manon impressed in Summer League; Lakers fill two of three two-way slots as they prepare for a deep roster.
- On July 21, 2025, Shams Charania of ESPN reported the Lakers filled two-way slots by signing Koloko and Manon.
- After tendering a qualifying offer last month, the Lakers requested waivers on Jemison, the team announced on Monday.
- Averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in five Las Vegas games, Koloko showed growth, while Manon posted 11.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals on 50% shooting.
- With new additions, the Lakers enter training camp with one two-way slot left, reflecting greater roster depth.
- Given Koloko’s 7-foot-5 wingspan, the Lakers aim to develop Koloko’s potential, leveraging his wingspan and the 50-game active roster limit.
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Lakers bring back Christian Koloko, sign Chris Manon with 2-way deals
The Lakers will use their pair of vacant two-way roster spots to bring back a familiar face and sign a collegiate defensive standout. Seven-foot big man Christian Koloko and 6-foot-5 guard/forward Chris Manon will sign two-way NBA contracts with the Lakers, ESPN first reported on Monday. Koloko originally joined the Lakers on a two-way deal last September, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 37 games (9.2 minutes per game). He was a restric…
Reintegrated at the beginning of last season via a two-way contract after the discovery of blood clots that required an operation, Christian Koloko will return to the Lakers under the same status.
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