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February 12, 2026
To sign with Knicks
Sochan will sign with the Knicks once he clears waivers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Analysis
The Spurs waived Sochan on Wednesday after it became clear he no longer had a future with the team. Sochan's lack of a jumper held him back in San Antonio, but he's a versatile defender and could carve out a role with the second unit in New York.
February 8, 2026
Gets garbage-time run in return
Sochan (quadriceps) played the final 3:45 of Saturday's 138-125 win over the Mavericks and finished with zero points (0-1 FG) and one block.
Analysis
Cleared to play for the first time since Jan. 25 after a five-game absence due to a left quad strain, Sochan remained outside of head coach Mitch Johnson's rotation but was able to make a cameo in garbage time when the Spurs had the win in hand. After averaging at least 25 minutes per game through his first three seasons in the league, Sochan has dropped down to 12.8 per contest over his 28 appearances in 2025-26 while San Antonio has emerged as a leading contender in the Western Conference. The 22-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, but it wouldn't be surprising if the Spurs declined to extend him a qualifying offer or eventually rescinded a qualifying offer to allow him to explore his options on the open market.
February 7, 2026
Green light to play Saturday
Sochan (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Analysis
Sochan has progressed enough in his recovery from a left quad strain to make his return Saturday. He is averaging 13.1 minutes per game off the bench this season, though he's seen his playing time diminish since the new year.
February 6, 2026
Questionable to play Saturday
Sochan (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Analysis
Sochan has been dealing with a left quadriceps strain since late January. He has a chance to be available Saturday, though his spot in the rotation was shrinking prior to his current injury, so what his role would look like upon his return remains to be seen.