Spurs Cut Ties with Wembanyama's 6-Foot-8 Teammate

Jeremy Sochan, a 2023 All-Rookie team member, is expected to sign with a new team.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to release forward Jeremy Sochan, who was a member of the 2023 NBA All-Rookie second team and a teammate of star rookie Victor Wembanyama. Sochan, a 6-foot-8 forward, is expected to sign with a new team after struggling with his three-point shooting in his fourth NBA season.

Why it matters

Sochan's release highlights the Spurs' commitment to building around Wembanyama, the highly touted No. 1 overall pick. The move also provides Sochan, a promising young player, an opportunity to sign with a new team and potentially find more playing time and a better fit for his skillset.

The details

Sochan, a 2023 All-Rookie second team member, contributed 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game in his rookie season. However, his three-point shooting remained a concern, as he shot below 31% from beyond the arc. This season, Sochan's production dipped to 4.1 points on 47.5% field goal shooting and 25.7% three-point shooting, leading to him falling out of the Spurs' regular rotation.

  • On February 11, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs agreed to release Jeremy Sochan.
  • Sochan was named to the 2023 NBA All-Rookie second team.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The highly touted No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, who is the centerpiece of the Spurs' rebuilding efforts.

Jeremy Sochan

A 6-foot-8 forward who was a member of the 2023 NBA All-Rookie second team and has struggled with his three-point shooting in his four-year NBA career.

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What they’re saying

“The San Antonio Spurs and forward Jeremy Sochan have agreed on his release to allow the 2023 All-Rookie team member to become a free agent.”

— Shams Charania, ESPN Reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

Sochan is expected to decide among multiple interested teams as he looks to sign with a new franchise and potentially find a better fit for his skillset.

The takeaway

This move by the Spurs highlights their commitment to building around Victor Wembanyama, the team's new cornerstone, and their willingness to part ways with a promising young player like Sochan who has not fully lived up to his potential. It provides Sochan with a fresh start and an opportunity to sign with a team that can better utilize his talents.