The Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him.
The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Koloko was signed to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, meaning the franchise will not retain his salary on their books once the transaction becomes official. The 26-year-old big man played four minutes during the team's preseason defeat to the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Drafted 33rd overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2022, Koloko missed the 2023-24 season due to a blood clot issue before later playing for the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Hawks. Because he has accumulated four years of NBA service, Koloko is no longer eligible to sign a two-way contract, and his departure leaves New Orleans with an open preseason roster spot.
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