Jeremy Sochan’s time in San Antonio might be winding down.
The Spurs have reportedly given Sochan’s camp the green light to explore trade possibilities, signaling that the former lottery pick could be on the move before the deadline. It’s a notable development for a player who, not long ago, looked like a foundational piece of the Spurs’ rebuild.
Sochan, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, started 149 games over his first two seasons and averaged 27 minutes per contest-a clear sign the organization saw him as part of its future. He brought defensive versatility, energy, and a unique skill set to the floor, operating as a switchable forward who could guard multiple positions and serve as a connective piece in the halfcourt. There were flashes of real upside-particularly on the defensive end-where he looked capable of becoming a perimeter stopper in a league that values exactly that.
But the 2025-26 season has told a different story. Sochan’s role has shrunk significantly under head coach Mitch Johnson.
He’s averaging just 13 minutes per game and has appeared in only 27 contests, despite being physically available for more. That’s a steep drop for a player who once looked entrenched in the starting five.
The reasons behind the slide are layered. The most obvious issue has been his shooting.
Sochan is hitting just 26% from three this season, and that’s on a limited number of attempts. His lack of range has long been a concern, and while the Spurs tried to work around it-experimenting with him as a lead ball handler and even giving him minutes at center-those adjustments haven’t translated into long-term success.
As the league continues to trend toward spacing and shooting, Sochan’s fit has become more complicated.
It also didn’t help that he wasn’t extended this past offseason, despite being eligible. That decision now looks like a signal that San Antonio was already unsure about his long-term future with the team. With restricted free agency looming this summer, Sochan and his representation seem motivated to find a new situation where he can re-establish his value and earn a second contract-ideally one that reflects the potential he showed early in his career.
What kind of market exists for Sochan remains to be seen. San Antonio moved on from its other two first-round picks from the 2022 draft-Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley-last summer in a trade with the Wizards that brought back Kelly Olynyk and a low-value second-rounder.
Sochan, given his pedigree and early production, should theoretically command more than that. But his pending free agency could complicate things.
Teams might hesitate to give up real assets for a player they could potentially sign in the offseason, especially if they believe the Spurs are ready to move on regardless.
That said, there’s still value in acquiring a young player with upside and Bird rights. A team intrigued by Sochan’s defensive potential and hoping to give him a fresh start could see this as a low-risk, high-reward move. Even if he’s not part of their long-term plans, his contract status makes him a useful expiring piece in the right deal.
As of now, nothing appears to be close. One report floated the Knicks as a possible landing spot, with a deal that could send Guerschon Yabusele to San Antonio.
But there’s been no confirmation that either side is actively pursuing that scenario. It’s just as possible that no deal materializes and Sochan finishes the year in San Antonio.
Still, the writing’s on the wall. Sochan’s role has diminished, his contract situation is unresolved, and the Spurs appear open to moving him. Whether a trade happens before the deadline or not, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Jeremy Sochan in a different jersey before long.