Toronto Raptors power forward Christian Koloko is out indefinitely due to respiratory problems.
The Toronto Raptors received some terrible news before training camp even began on Monday, when the organization revealed that Christian Koloko is out indefinitely due to respiratory difficulties.
Koloko will not attend the squad’s training camp in Vancouver, according to the team. There was no mention of a prospective return date. He also missed the entire Summer League due to the same ailment.
Koloko, 23, averaged 13.8 minutes, 3.1 points, and 2.9 rebounds in 58 games last season.
Koloko was chosen by Toronto in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft, 33rd overall.
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Luke Adams on September 29th, 2023 at 3:54pm CST
3:54pm: Morsell has been waived by the Raptors, according to Murphy (Twitter link). They have an open space on their 21-man roster once more.
9:48 a.m.: According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link), the Raptors have signed free agency shooting guard Darryl Morsell to an Exhibit 10 deal.
Morsell played in the G League for the Salt Lake City Stars and Raptors 905 past season after being undrafted out of Marquette in 2022. He averaged 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 18.2 minutes a game for the two teams, with a.393/.220/.750 shooting line.
While Morsell’s scoring numbers have never stood out, he’s a terrific perimeter defender who earned Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2021 while playing for Maryland.
Morsell may be in training camp with Toronto, but he is likely to return to the Raptors 905 once the regular season begins, according to Murphy. If he is cut and subsequently spends at least 60 days with the Raptors’ NBAGL affiliate, he will be eligible for an Exhibit 10 bonus worth up to $75,000.
On Thursday, the Raptors waived Kevin Obanor to make room on the roster for Morsell.
