Spurs waive former first-round pick Jeremy Sochan

The 23-year-old forward fell out of the rotation in San Antonio.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs have waived Jeremy Sochan, the team's former first-round draft pick. Sochan, the 9th overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, was unable to establish a consistent role with the Spurs and has now been released, making him a free agent if he clears waivers.

Why it matters

Sochan was viewed as a promising young talent when the Spurs selected him in the lottery last year, but his inability to earn playing time in San Antonio suggests he may have struggled to adapt to the NBA game. His release opens up a roster spot for the Spurs as they continue their rebuilding efforts.

The details

In his rookie season, Sochan appeared in 46 games for the Spurs but averaged just 5.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. He fell out of the team's regular rotation in recent months and the Spurs ultimately decided to part ways with the 23-year-old forward.

  • The Spurs waived Sochan on February 12, 2026.

The players

Jeremy Sochan

A 23-year-old forward who was the 9th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs

An NBA franchise based in San Antonio, Texas that is in the midst of a rebuilding phase after missing the playoffs for several consecutive seasons.

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The takeaway

Sochan's release highlights the challenges young players can face in establishing themselves in the NBA, even after being selected in the lottery. The Spurs will now have an open roster spot to potentially add a new player as they continue to reshape their roster for the future.