NBA Transaction Roundup: Christian Koloko Enters Free Agency as Teams Shuffle Two-Way and G League Roster Spots
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Nov. 26, 2025 — Center Christian Koloko is now an unrestricted free agent after the Los Angeles Lakers ended his two-way agreement, according to the league’s latest transaction log.
Nov. 26 Moves
• Toronto assigned forward Jamison Battle to Raptors 905 and later brought him back to the NBA roster.
• Golden State sent forward Jonathan Kuminga to the Santa Cruz Warriors and quickly recalled him. The Warriors made the same move with guard De’Anthony Melton and forward Gui Santos.
• Phoenix recalled center Khaman Maluach from the Valley Suns.
• Toronto shuttled forward Jonathan Mogbo to and from Raptors 905.
• Atlanta assigned forward Asa Newell to the College Park Skyhawks.
• The L.A. Clippers moved center Yanic Konan Niederhauser to the San Diego Clippers and then recalled him.
• Milwaukee assigned guard Kevin Porter Jr. to the Wisconsin Herd before bringing him back.
• Utah assigned rookie wing Cody Williams to the Salt Lake City Stars.
Nov. 25 Moves
• Chicago assigned forward Noa Essengue to the Windy City Bulls.
• The Lakers recalled guard Bronny James and forward Adou Thiero from South Bay. Los Angeles also signed rookie center Drew Timme to a two-way deal while ending Koloko’s contract.
• Phoenix sent Maluach to the Valley Suns (he was recalled the next day).
• The Clippers recalled Niederhauser from San Diego.
• Houston recalled forward Jae’Sean Tate from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
The series of assignments and recalls reflects routine roster management as clubs balance player development with short-term NBA needs.
Source: Hoops Wire
