Sochan has been ruled out for the rest of the 2023-24 season due to a left ankle impingement, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
The power forward will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair the ankle injury, so the Spurs are shutting him down with less than two weeks left in the campaign. The Spurs hope that Sochan will be ready for the 2024-25 season, during which he figures to play a prominent role once again. Sochan ends the 2023-24 campaign with averages of 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks across 29.6 minutes per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Could be done for season
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Sochan could miss the rest of the season due to the left ankle impingement he suffered in Friday's 130-126 loss to the Knicks, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. "Whatever the doctors tell me when they all look at the pictures is when I will know something," Popovich said of Sochan's timeline for a return. "I'm not going to guess."
Sochan had played in each of the Spurs' first 74 games of the season before sitting out Sunday's 117-113 loss to the Warriors. With his goal of playing in all 82 games now dashed, Sochan may be inclined to proceed cautiously with his recovery from the ankle injury over the final two weeks of the season, especially since he plans to play for the Polish national team at the 2024 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July. For their part, the Spurs seem inclined to take a game-by-game approach with Sochan's status, but the second-year forward should at least be viewed as doubtful to play in San Antonio's next contest Tuesday in Denver.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Won't face Golden State
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Sochan (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Sochan exited Friday's win over the Knicks due to left ankle impingement, and since the Spurs don't have anything to play for in the final two weeks of the regular season, the coaching staff won't put him at risk. His next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Tuesday.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Won't return due to ankle
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Sochan won't return to Friday's game against the Knicks due to left ankle soreness, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. He finished with four points (2-3 FG) and one assist in 17 minutes.
The extent of Sochan's injury isn't yet known, but the team should have an update on his condition after re-evaluating him ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Warriors. Cedi Osman started the second half in Sochan's place, and Keldon Johnson could be more involved as well if Sochan is sidelined versus Golden State.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: All-around performance in win
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Sochan ended Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Jazz with 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 36 minutes.
Sochan recorded a season-high five steals during Wednesday's win over the Jazz. Despite struggling with his efficiency, the 20-year-old forward was one rebound shy of posting his second straight double-double. Sochan has helped form a formidable defensive frontcourt alongside Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Pounds glass, hits dagger
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Sochan chipped in 26 points (10-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 104-102 win over the Suns.
Sochan's lone three-point make of the night was clutch, ultimately representing the final bucket of the game and earning San Antonio a victory. Sochan capitalized on Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) exiting early, racking up 16 defensive rebounds as Phoenix struggled to control the glass. Sochan's offensive production came from pushing in transition and knocking down his shallow mid-range jumpers and floaters, while the 77.5 percent free-throw shooter was perfect at the line Monday.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Double-double against Dallas
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Sochan amassed 13 points (4-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-107 loss to Dallas.
It's the sixth double-double of the season for Sochan, with half of them coming since the All-Star break. The second-year forward is averaging 12.5 points, 7.4 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 blocks over 14 games during that stretch as his role in the Spurs' offense gradually continues to grow.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Flirts with triple-double
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Sochan registered nine points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 112-102 loss to the Warriors.
Sochan continues to grow as a playmaker, as Monday marked his fifth career game with at least seven assists. He's fared well overall in five March contests, averaging 13.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 31.2 minutes.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Double-doubles in loss
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Sochan provided 15 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Lakers.
Sochan recorded his fourth double-double of the season during Friday's loss to the Lakers. However, Sochan's shooting slump continued, as he is shooting 14.3 percent on 3.1 three-point attempts per contest across nine games in February. The 20-year-old forward is averaging 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.1 minutes over that span.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Cruises to 16 in win
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Sochan racked up 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 122-99 victory over the Raptors.
Sochan scored effectively inside, although he is still cemented in a 2-for-25 shooting slump from beyond the arc across his last nine contests. The second-year forward remains a project offensively, which makes his ability to put forth quality production in the meantime impressive. That being said, the Spurs have more merit to be patient than fantasy managers if Sochan isn't up to par with the options on the waiver wire.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Grabs career-high 16 rebounds
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Sochan registered 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 114-113 loss to New Orleans. He also posted four turnovers.
Sochan destroyed New Orleans on the glass Friday, with nine of his rebounds being offensive. He catalyzed a 55 to 39 team advantage in the rebounding battle Friday, although he was a negative factor in San Antonio racking up 18 turnovers compared to just nine for New Orleans. His three-point shooting remains entirely unreliable, but his third double-double of the season signifies his versatility and ability to impact the game.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Season-best outing in victory
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Sochan chipped in 31 points (12-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 116-100 victory over Portland.
Sochan led all Spurs players in scoring and threes made while ending as one of three players with 10 or more rebounds in a 30-point double-double performance. Sochan, who also tallied a pair of assists and steals, set a season high in rebounds, and he has hauled in 10 or more boards in two games this season. He has tallied 30 or more points in two games, with the other being a season-high 33 points recorded Nov. 30.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Stuffs stat sheet Saturday
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Sochan ended Saturday's 131-127 victory over Washington with 23 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes.
Sochan had one of his best outings of the season Saturday, and aside from making clutch free throws down the stretch, he was impressive with his contributions in peripheral categories. Sochan has scored in double digits in eight of his 10 appearances in January, hitting the 20-point mark in two of his last four. His fantasy upside will only grow if he finds a way to score at this rate consistently, as his contributions in other categories make him a player with a solid floor in category-based leagues.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: All-around effort in loss
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Sochan posted 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 124-120 loss to the Hornets.
Sochan was a couple of rebounds and assists away from registering his first triple-double of his young career. The second-year forward out of Baylor is averaging 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 30.3 minutes per game in January.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Decent all-around effort Friday
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Sochan ended Friday's 135-99 victory over Charlotte with 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes.
Sochan is no longer running the show at point guard for the Spurs, but he continues to deliver decent all-around numbers from his power-forward role thanks to his ability to stretch out the floor and play on the perimeter. He's been putting up decent numbers of late, averaging 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game over his last five outings.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Likely to suit up against Cleveland
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Sochan is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers despite left quadriceps soreness.
Sochan hasn't missed a game this season and isn't expected to do so Sunday despite dealing with a quadriceps injury. The second-year forward is averaging 11.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 29.4 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Mixed results in loss
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Sochan totaled nine points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 125-121 loss to the Bucks.
Sochan appeared to be turning a corner offensively to end December, averaging 19.3 points on 61.1 percent shooting across a three-game stretch. However, since then, he's averaged just 8.0 points on 35.5 percent shooting over the last four games. Sochan can contribute in multiple ways, giving him fantasy value, but his offensive struggles this season have left managers wanting more. Sochan is just inside the top 150 in eight-category leagues, so unless there's a clear upgrade, he likely needs to remain rostered in standard leagues.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Pops for 16 against Portland
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Sochan supplied 16 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-105 victory over Portland.
After inconsistent production through most of December, Sochan appears to be heating up. The second-year forward has scored at least 16 points in three straight games, averaging 19.3 points, 7.0 boards, 3.3 assists and 2.3 threes while shooting 61.1 percent from the floor and going 7-for-12 (58.3 percent) from beyond the arc. However, he has yet to go more than three games in a row this season scoring in double digits.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Nears double-double
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Sochan registered 23 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 144-119 loss to the Mavericks.
Sochan was coming off eight straight games in which he failed to score more than 11 points, but he bounced back admirably here and delivered one of his best outings of the campaign while ending just one rebound away from recording a double-double. Sochan hasn't been playing well of late and is averaging just 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in December, and those numbers are not good enough to keep him rostered outside of very deep leagues. While he showed what he's capable of Saturday, it's likely risky to expect this type of production consistently.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Loses out on point guard role
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Sochan recorded seven points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes in Monday's 93-82 loss to the Rockets.
After a one-game benching, Sochan has started in San Antonio's last two games, but he's seen more time off the ball as a forward while Devin Vassell and Malaki Branham have handled more of the ball-handling responsibilities. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Spurs plan to take a committee approach to the point guard spot moving forward, after Sochan had previously taken on that role for much of the season to limited success. In addition to Vassell, Branham and Sochan, bench guard Tre Jones will also serve as a ballhandler when he's on the floor. The arrangement is likely to result in fewer assist opportunities for Sochan, who has already seen his usage dip below 15 percent in both of his last two starts, well down from the 18.9 percent rate he's carrying for the season. If the recent downturn in usage proves to be sticky, Sochan may no longer be worthy of holding in most 12-team category leagues, even if he continues to see 30-plus minutes in most games.
