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According to reports, the NBA will soon decide whether to give Christian Koloko a medical clearance

According to reports, the NBA will soon decide whether to give Christian Koloko a medical clearance

In order to strengthen their center position and provide Anthony Davis with adequate support, the Los Angeles Lakers signed former 2022 second-round draft pick Christian Koloko late this offseason. Koloko stands 7’1″ tall with a solid 7’1″ wingspan. As a rookie, he showed some promise as a shot blocker who could finish strong at the rim.

There was just one problem: Koloko had a blood clot problem last season that forced him to miss the entire year. The Lakers signed him even though the NBA had not yet cleared him to play this season, although he said his doctors had given him the “green light” to play.

An official decision from the league on whether to clear Koloko to play will reportedly be made soon.

About ESPN:

“When the Lakers split up [Colin] According to Castleton, there is optimism within the franchise regarding Christian Koloko’s status. Sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN that a decision from the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel is expected very soon.

Castleton, who was an undrafted rookie last season and a two-way player for LA, was released Saturday to clear a spot for preseason standout rookie Quincy Olivari. This means that in addition to Davis, the team only has one true center – Jaxson Hayes – on its roster.

This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: The NBA will soon decide whether to medically clear Christian Koloko