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Vanderbilt Basketball's Chris Mañon to Join Los Angeles Lakers on Two-Way Contact
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 21 – Christian Koloko returns after overcoming a blood clot, while undrafted Chris Manon impressed in Summer League; both fill two of Lakers' three two-way contract slots, adding roster depth.
- On July 21, 2025, Shams Charania of ESPN reported the Lakers filled two-way contract slots by signing Koloko and Manon.
- After tendering a qualifying offer last month, the Lakers requested waivers on Trey Jemison III, the team announced on Monday.
- Averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in five Las Vegas games, Koloko showed growth, while Manon posted 11.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals on 50% shooting.
- With new additions, the Lakers enter training camp with one two-way slot left, reflecting greater roster depth.
- Given Koloko’s 7-foot-5 wingspan, the Lakers aim to develop Koloko’s potential, leveraging his wingspan, as players on two-way contracts can appear in up to 50 games.
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