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Grizzlies Sign Christian Koloko to 10-Day Deal Under Hardship Exception

The move reflects an injury hardship exception granted for a depleted roster.

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Feb 8, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (45), forward Brandon Clarke (15), forward Jaylen Wells (0) and guard Ja Morant (12) help forward Santi Aldama (7) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Dec. 22 that Memphis is adding the 6-foot-11 center on a 10-day contract.
  • The Grizzlies qualified for the exception due to multiple long-term injuries, with Ja Morant among those sidelined.
  • Koloko was waived by the Lakers on Nov. 25 to open a roster spot for Drew Timme after appearing in just two games this season.
  • He played 37 games for Los Angeles in 2024–25, averaging 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.2 minutes.
  • Drafted 33rd by Toronto in 2022, Koloko was waived in Jan. 2024 following a blood clot diagnosis and was medically cleared to return in Oct. 2024.