Spurs Release Forward Jeremy Sochan After Three Seasons

The San Antonio Spurs released forward Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday, parting ways with the former ninth overall draft pick and allowing the 22-year-old to enter NBA free agency after three seasons with the team.

Sochan, selected out of Baylor in the 2022 NBA Draft, quickly established himself as a promising talent in San Antonio. As a rookie, he earned second-team All-Rookie honors, averaging 11 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while starting 56 contests. In his second season, he started 73 games and posted 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, showcasing defensive versatility and energy on the court. Known for his athleticism, rebounding ability and unorthodox one-handed free-throw style, Sochan appeared poised for a significant role alongside emerging stars like Victor Wembanyama.

This season, however, marked a sharp decline. Injuries limited Sochan to just 28 games, where he averaged 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes off the bench. He started only 23 of 54 games in his third year before falling out of the rotation entirely amid increased competition from veterans like Harrison Barnes and rookie Carter Bryant. Sochan played in only 11 of the Spurs'...