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Shams: Spurs Release Sochan / Update: Will Sign With NYK
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:41 pm
by Bornstellar
Sucks but the writing was on the wall. He is an elite one on one defender but that's basically it. He had a promising rookie campaign and plateaued after that. Hope he sticks somewhere but PFs that can't score or shoot or really do anything besides play man defense aren't a hot commodity these days
Any teams that might take a flyer on him?
EDIT: Looks like he is going to NY. Good for him. I hope he can carve out a niche for himself
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:43 pm
by BigGargamel
Plenty of teams would take a flyer on him. Kings, Wizards, Pelicans. Spurs just don't have the time to waste on a long term project.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:45 pm
by GiannisAnte34
Bucks should take a look
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:45 pm
by FreeBird23
What happened to him ? Last season, he was really good and got along wonderfully with Wemby.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:45 pm
by Saberestar
I know that his role has been smaller than in the past but I don't understand why the Spurs don't retain him for depth at SF/PF. Makes no sense because they can play long series in the playoffs.
What if Harrison Barnes and/or Champagnie will be out in the playoffs with an injury?
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:45 pm
by CraftylikeaFox
Assuming DeRozan and Lavine are gone and DeAndre Hunter continues to be mid AF there should be plenty of minutes available in Sacramento next year with no real expectations. I'd gladly pick him up.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:46 pm
by JimmyPlopper
Sixers should take a flyer
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:47 pm
by -Spyda-
Lakers should
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:47 pm
by Bornstellar
FreeBird23 wrote:What happened to him ? Last season, he was really good and got along wonderfully with Wemby.
He wasn't though
The problem is not only that he can't shoot, it's that he won't shoot too. He literally does not look to score when he is on the court which makes him unplayable with Victor because his man can just leave to double and because SA has guards like Castle/Fox/Harper who are average to poor shooters, he is unplayable in most lineups. On top of all that, he kind of strikes me as a knucklehead. I remember his time here more for his antics than his actual production
Think about it. The Spurs have NO POWER FORWARDS on their roster now and they chose to release the only one they had rather than play him. Should tell you a lot
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:53 pm
by NBA Sheady
This will be interesting how this plays out.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:55 pm
by EmpireFalls
He has bottom 5 scoring ability in the entire NBA and solely survives off being dirty and annoying
He is athletic and a decent defender but is the worst sort of player, anti-basketball in every sense, and his ilk should be avoided at all costs. Please do not talk yourself into him, he’s completely awful and there’s a reason he got cut.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:55 pm
by BBallFreak
Miami should be in line on this one. The exact type of reclamation project that team loves
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 9:56 pm
by og15
Saberestar wrote:I know that his role has been smaller than in the past but I don't understand why the Spurs don't retain him for depth at SF/PF. Makes no sense because they can play long series in the playoffs.
What if Harrison Barnes and/or Champagnie will be out in the playoffs with an injury?
Will they play him with his lack of shooting as a forward in the playoffs?
I doubt it very much, it's tough being a guy his size and having very little outside shooting ability.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:00 pm
by JujitsuFlip
Cavs should cut Nance and sign this dude.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:03 pm
by John Murdoch
-Spyda- wrote:Lakers should
We have sohan at home ( Vando)
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:04 pm
by ReggiesKnicks
FreeBird23 wrote:What happened to him ? Last season, he was really good and got along wonderfully with Wemby.
He Sucks.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:06 pm
by ReggiesKnicks
Bornstellar wrote:FreeBird23 wrote:What happened to him ? Last season, he was really good and got along wonderfully with Wemby.
He wasn't though
The problem is not only that he can't shoot, it's that he won't shoot too. He literally does not look to score when he is on the court which makes him unplayable with Victor because his man can just leave to double and because SA has guards like Castle/Fox/Harper who are average to poor shooters, he is unplayable in most lineups. On top of all that, he kind of strikes me as a knucklehead. I remember his time here more for his antics than his actual production
Think about it. The Spurs have NO POWER FORWARDS on their roster now and they chose to release the only one they had rather than play him. Should tell you a lot
Harrison Barnes is unquestionably a Power Forward and has been for the past 5 seasons.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:08 pm
by Effigy
The Spurs are done tanking, so Sochan’s services are no longer needed.
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:11 pm
by canada_dry
Waste of a top 10 pick
Drafted above jalen williams and jalen duren btw...
Re: Shams: Spurs Release Sochan
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 10:11 pm
by levon
So he's not a point guard?