LA waives Christian Kolok for move to Gonzaga legend
Los Angeles The Lakers made a decision regarding Christian Kolok following their decision to sign Gonzaga legend Drew Timme.
Los Angeles has executed the signing official Timme on Monday, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel. They opened negotiations with the former collegiate star on Nov. 21, making it clear they are adding depth to the wing. Since it was a two-way deal, they had to cut either Colocco or Chris Manon to complete the deal. It ended first on Monday, according to Siegel.
“Lakers waive Kollock and sign Time, league sources tell @ClutchPoints,” Siegel wrote.
Koloko represented the Lakers for two seasons from 2024 to 2025. He mostly served as a reserve, making only 39 appearances. He averaged 2.4 points and 2.3 rebounds with the chances he got, making the most of his time during the 2024-25 campaign.
What’s next for the Lakers after cutting Christian Kolok
It’s clear the Lakers like what they see in Drew Timme, making the decision to replace Christian Kollock with the collegiate legend.
Tim enjoyed an incredible career at Gonzaga, averaging 17.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game over 134 total appearances. He won two VCC Player of the Year awards, three All-American selections and the Karl Malone Award.
He entered the NBA in 2023, getting his chance with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2024-25 season. In the nine games in which he participated, he recorded 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He also fared well in the G-League, earning second-team honors in 2025. He was with the South Bay Lakers before signing a two-way contract with Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles is off to a hot start in the 2025-26 campaign. The team boasts a 12-4 record on the season, holding second place in the Western Conference standings. They are tied with the Denver Nuggets while trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder by four games.
With four straight wins, the Lakers will be looking forward to their next game, as it will be at home. They host the Los Angeles Clippers on November 25th at 11pm ET in the group stage of the NBA Cup.
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