Former Spurs F Jeremy Sochan signs with Knicks

Sochan clears waivers and joins New York on a contract for the rest of the season.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Former San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will sign as a free agent with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers, his agent told ESPN on Thursday. The Spurs had attempted to trade Sochan, 22, by the league deadline before permitting him to seek a fresh start as a free agent.

Why it matters

Sochan was a first-round draft pick and member of the 2022-23 All-Rookie Team, so his signing with the Knicks represents an opportunity for the young player to revive his career in a new environment after falling out of the Spurs' rotation.

The details

Sochan averaged 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 12.8 minutes over 28 games off the bench for the Spurs this season, a significant drop from his production in his first three NBA seasons. The Knicks are hoping a change of scenery will help Sochan regain his form as a promising young player.

  • On Wednesday, the Spurs released Sochan, who had 10 teams interested in signing him as a free agent.
  • Sochan will sign a contract with the Knicks for the rest of the 2026-27 season.

The players

Jeremy Sochan

A 22-year-old forward who was the No. 9 overall draft pick out of Baylor in 2022 and a member of the 2022-23 All-Rookie Team.

Mitch Johnson

The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, who had Sochan fall out of the team's rotation in recent weeks.

Deirunas Visockas

Sochan's agent at Gersh Sports, who told ESPN about his client signing with the Knicks.

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What they’re saying

“Former San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will sign as a free agent with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers, his agent told ESPN on Thursday.”

— Deirunas Visockas, Sochan's agent (ESPN)

What’s next

Sochan will look to revive his career with the Knicks and prove he can be a valuable contributor at the NBA level after falling out of the rotation in San Antonio.

The takeaway

Sochan's signing with the Knicks represents an opportunity for the young player to get a fresh start and showcase his potential in a new environment, after struggling to maintain a consistent role with the Spurs in his first few NBA seasons.