Christian Koloko's career hangs in balance with blood clot issue / News - Basketnews.com

Former Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko faces a career-threatening blood clot issue.

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Christian Koloko, the former Toronto Raptors center, is facing a career-threatening blood clot issue, rendering him unable to participate in NBA activities until he receives clearance from the league's Fitness-to-Play Panel, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Despite his health challenges, there is no shortage of interest from teams eager to acquire Koloko, per the same report.

His departure from the Raptors was prompted by the need to make room for incoming players Bruce Brown Jr., Kira Lewis Jr., and Jordan Nwora in a recent trade with the Indiana Pacers for Pascal Siakam.

Koloko has been sidelined indefinitely since October due to respiratory issues.

Drafted as the 33rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Koloko averaged 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 58 contests in his rookie season, with 19 starts.

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