Jeremy Sochan Injury News & Updates
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Plays just four minutes in win
Sochan recorded two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds over four minutes during Monday's 135-132 victory over the Pelicans.
ANALYSIS
Sochan saw his fewest minutes total in a game this season Monday, which is baffling considering he averaged 21.0 minutes in his last three appearances. Sochan's role has been very inconsistent, and should not be treated as a roster priority in most fantasy formats.
Dec 3, 2025
Stuck in limited role
Sochan posted 11 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 126-119 victory over Memphis.
ANALYSIS
The absences of Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Stephon Castle (hip) haven't translated into a boost in playing time for Sochan. Over his first 14 games in 2025-26, Sochan has averaged 6.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes per contest. Fantasy managers can find more appealing streamers on waiver wires for the time being.
Nov 17, 2025
Drops 11 in win
Sochan racked up 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 victory over the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Sochan likely saw increased playing time Sunday due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (calf), and he did great with the opportunity, shooting efficiently from the field and grabbing a season-high five boards. While Wembanyama is expected to return Tuesday against the Grizzlies, Sochan will still likely have a sizable role among the second unit.
Nov 11, 2025
Non-factor in win
Sochan contributed one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 10 minutes during Monday's 121-117 victory over Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Sochan barely saw the court, playing just 10 minutes in the win. Since returning from injury, Sochas has been eased back into the rotation, limiting his overall upside. While he can be a viable fantasy contributor, it appears as though the depth in San Antonio is going to work against him, making him nothing more than a streaming consideration.
Nov 8, 2025
Available to play vs. New Orleans
Sochan (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan continues to manage a lingering left wrist injury that he sustained right before Opening Night on Oct. 22, but he has been cleared to play in a third straight game. He played 15 minutes during Friday's 121-110 win over the Rockets and finished with two points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three turnovers.
Nov 8, 2025
Questionable for Saturday
Sochan (wrist) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Stephen Michael of Lone Star Sports Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
After playing the last two games following a long absence, Sochan is on the mend once again. If he's unable to play, the team will likely turn to Keldon Johnson and Carter Bryant to help shoulder the load.
Nov 7, 2025
Available Friday
Sochan (wrist) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Rockets, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
After making his season debut Wednesday against the Lakers, Sochan will play a second straight game. In his first game back, he finished with 16 points, two rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes off the bench.
Nov 6, 2025
Questionable for Friday
Sochan (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against Houston, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Friday is the first half of the Spurs' back-to-back set, so it's not a surprise that Sochan could be held out of action following a lengthy absence to open the season. If Sochan doesn't suit up Friday, Julian Champagnie would be in position for significant minutes on the wing.
Nov 6, 2025
Highly efficient in season debut
Sochan (wrist) turned in 16 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
Making his season debut after missing San Antonio's first six games due to a sprained left wrist, Sochan finished seventh among Spurs players in minutes Wednesday, though he may have seen a slight uptick in playing time if he hadn't run into foul trouble. Sochan was able to capitalize on the minutes he received by finishing in a tie for second on the team in scoring, but it came on a lowly 16.7 percent usage rate and took 85.7 percent shooting from the field to get there. Sochan shouldn't be relied upon to frequently replicate this sort of scoring performance while the San Antonio frontcourt is at full strength with the exception of Luke Kornet (ankle), but he'll typically offer better returns in the rebounding and assist columns than he did Wednesday.
Nov 5, 2025
Available to play Wednesday
Sochan (wrist) will be available to play Wednesday against the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is set to make his regular-season debut for the Spurs, but he'll likely have his minutes monitored, making him an unattractive target in daily fantasy leagues. However, once he's fully up to speed, he could impact Harrison Barnes' and Julian Champagnie's playing time.
Nov 4, 2025
Iffy for Wednesday
Sochan (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has yet to make his season debut due to a sprained left wrist, but has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's matchup. The 22-year-old forward came off the bench in the majority of his appearances for San Antonio last season, and he will likely do so again in the 2025-26 campaign. If Sochan remains sidelined, Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and Carter Bryant are candidates to continue seeing increased minutes.
Nov 1, 2025
Remaining out vs. Phoenix
Sochan (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has yet to make his season debut due to a sprained left wrist. There remains no clear timetable for the 22-year-old's return to game action, though his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Lakers.
Oct 16, 2025
Out for Opening Night
Sochan sprained his left wrist Thursday and will miss Opening Night against the Mavericks on Oct. 22, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returned to 5-on 5 scrimmaging Wednesday and suffered the injury there after previously battling an undisclosed issue. The Spurs will list him as day-to-day going forward. In Sochan's absence, guys like Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson could absorb a handful of minutes. The 22-year-old forward appeared in a career-low 54 regular-season games (23 starts) in the 2024-25 campaign, posting averages of 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 53.5 percent from the field across 25.3 minutes per game.
Oct 13, 2025
Won't play Monday
Sochan (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Spurs commentator Jacob Tobey reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss his fourth straight preseason game due to undisclosed reasons, though he was active during Monday's morning shootaround. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday's preseason finale against Indiana.
Oct 10, 2025
Remains out for Friday
Sochan (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, according to NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will be sidelined for his third preseason game in a row Friday. Tynan reports that Sochan is "good" and that he's simply "ramping up" for Opening Night. Sochan's next chance to play comes Monday against the Pacers.
Oct 8, 2025
Won't suit up Wednesday
Sochan (undisclosed) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Heat, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is out for unspecified reasons for a second straight exhibition contest, making it unclear if he's dealing with an injury or if he's having his workload managed. His next chance to take the floor for the first time this preseason will come Friday against the Jazz.
Oct 6, 2025
Won't play Monday
Sochan (undisclosed) will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan sustained a strained calf while practicing with the Polish national team ahead of EuroBasket, though he was cleared for training camp. Presumably, this is just a maintenance day for the forward since the Spurs are sitting out so many regulars.
Sep 30, 2025
Participating in training camp
Sochan (calf) has been cleared to participate in training camp, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan sustained a strained calf while practicing with the Polish national team ahead of EuroBasket, though he's good to go with training camp underway. The 22-year-old forward appeared in a career-low 54 regular-season games (23 starts) in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 53.5 percent from the field across 25.3 minutes per game. He's expected to provide a spark off the bench behind Harrison Barnes in the 2025-26 campaign.
Aug 10, 2025
Dealing with calf strain
Sochan sustained a strained calf during practice with the Polish national team and won't play in EuroBasket, though he's expected to make a full recovery in time for the Spurs' training camp, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan's time with the Polish national team has been cut short, and he will now focus on his recovery ahead of San Antonio's training camp. The 22-year-old appeared in 54 regular-season outings last season, averaging 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting a career-high 53.5 percent from the floor across 25.3 minutes per game.
Apr 12, 2025
Out for Sunday
Sochan (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
ANALYSIS
Sochan couldn't recover from a nagging back injury and will end the season on the sidelines. The big man was limited to only 54 appearances (23 starts) in this third year in the league, averaging 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while shooting a career-high 53.5 percent from the floor.
Apr 10, 2025
Sidelined again Friday
Sochan (back) is out for Friday's game against the Suns.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will remain out for a seventh consecutive matchup due to back inflammation. He'll have one last chance to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Raptors.
Apr 9, 2025
Won't play Wednesday
Sochan (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been bothered by a back problem over the last few days, and the injury will prevent him from suiting up in this contest. It's unclear if Sochan will be able to return to action in the final two games of the campaign. His next chance to play will come against the Suns on Friday.
Apr 7, 2025
Ruled out vs. LAC
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss his fifth straight game due to low back spasms. His next opportunity to feature will come Wednesday against the Warriors. Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely shoulder the workload at center due to Sochan being sidelined.
Apr 5, 2025
Out vs. Portland
Sochan (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss a third straight game with low back spasms, and it's uncertain if the forward will be able to return to action before the end of the regular season. Bismack Biyombo and Charles Bassey are expected to handle the center minutes with Sochan out.
Apr 3, 2025
Won't play Friday
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has missed the Spurs' last two games while dealing with low back spasms, and he'll miss a third consecutive contest due to inflammation in his lower back. The 21-year-old forward's next opportunity to feature will come Sunday against Portland. Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Sochan being sidelined, especially if Charles Bassey (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
Apr 2, 2025
Won't play vs. Denver
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss a second straight game for the Spurs due to a back issue. San Antonio will likely lean on Charles Bassey (knee), Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili to shoulder the load in the frontcourt in Denver.
Apr 2, 2025
Unlikely to play Wednesday
Spurs interim head coach Mitch Johnson said after Tuesday's 116-105 loss to the Magic that he doesn't expect Sochan (back) to join the team for Wednesday's road game in Denver, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will likely stay behind in San Antonio to receive further treatment after he was ruled out less than an hour before the opening tip of Tuesday's contest due to low back spasms. Bismack Biyombo replaced Sochan in the starting five and could get the nod on the top unit again Wednesday, though Biyombo could be in store for a reduction in minutes with Charles Bassey (knee) likely to play in the second leg of the back-to-back set.
Apr 1, 2025
Late scratch Tuesday
Sochan won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Magic due to lower back spasms, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite not appearing on the injury report all day, Sochan has been ruled out Tuesday due to back spasms. Bismack Biyombo will likely start at center in his absence. Sochan's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Denver.
Mar 30, 2025
Pops for 18 in Saturday's start
Sochan supplied 18 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 121-111 loss to the Celtics.
ANALYSIS
The third-year big got the start as Bismack Biyombo was a DNP - Coach's Decision, and Sochan turned the opportunity into useful fantasy production. The Spurs will likely continue to mix and match their frontcourt in the absence of Victor Wembanyama (shoulder), and Sochan's usage will likely remain inconsistent over the final weeks of the season -- he's played anywhere from 15 to 38 minutes over the last 10 games, averaging 13.6 points, 5.6 boards, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 threes in that span.
Mar 29, 2025
Moving to starting role
Sochan is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs are tweaking their starting lineup for this matchup and will go with Sochan at center, perhaps in an effort to defend the outside threat of Kristaps Porzingis more efficiently. Sochan has made 14 appearances in March, albeit only two of those have come as a starter. He's averaging 12.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.7 steals per game in that stretch.
Mar 26, 2025
Gets in foul trouble
Sochan ended with two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 122-96 loss to Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Sochan picked up three quick fouls Tuesday, limiting his workload in the loss. This was just a small bump in the road in what's been a decent month for the forward. Over 13 March contests, Sochan holds averages of 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes.
Mar 23, 2025
Not starting Sunday
Sochan won't start Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has made back-to-back starts but will come off the bench Sunday, as Bismack Biyombo is starting at center. Over his last six appearances (two starts), Sochan has averaged 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.
Mar 22, 2025
Comes close to double-double
Sochan accumulated 23 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 128-120 victory over Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Sochan had scored 10 points in his return to the first unit on Wednesday against the Knicks, and he upped that stat line with an even better outing in this one. The forward finished just one board shy of a double-double, and he also reached the 20-point mark for the first time since posting a 21-point effort against the Knicks back on Dec. 25. Sochan is averaging 13.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game when deployed in a starting role this season.
Mar 20, 2025
Scores 10 in return to first unit
Sochan produced 10 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 120-105 win over New York.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 6, and he posted a decent stat line, though he struggled from the floor after ending with only 10 points on 14 attempts. Despite the shooting woes, this was the fifth straight game in which Sochan scored in double digits, a span in which he's averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals per game.
Mar 19, 2025
Jumps into starting lineup
Sochan will start Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
ANALYSIS
Bismack Biyombo will head to the bench Wednesday, clearing up a spot in the starting five for Sochan. Over 19 contests as a starter this season, Sochan has averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 30.1 minutes.
Mar 18, 2025
Makes early exit
Sochan was ejected during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Lakers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports. He finished the night with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Sochan got into an altercation with Jarred Vanderbilt, which began after Sochan fired the basketball at Vanderbilt, ultimately resulting in the ejection of both players. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Keldon Johnson could see more minutes down the stretch of the fourth quarter in Sochan's absence.
Mar 12, 2025
Available Wednesday
Sochan (calf) will play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed Monday's game due a bruised left calf, but the issue will not prevent him from suiting up against Dallas on Wednesday. Since the start of February, Sochan is averaging 9.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 21.8 minutes.
Mar 11, 2025
Iffy for Wednesday
Sochan (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a left calf contusion. If Sochan is forced to sit out yet again, Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to receive increased playing time off San Antonio's bench.
Mar 10, 2025
Won't play Monday
Sochan (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was initially listed as doubtful due to a left calf contusion, and in the end, he won't suit up for this contest. The forward might be able to return in time for the rematch against Dallas on Wednesday.
Mar 10, 2025
Unlikely to play Monday
Sochan is doubtful for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a left calf contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will likely miss his first game since Jan. 19. He posted five points (2-5 FG) and three rebounds in 18 minutes during Sunday's 141-124 loss to the Timberwolves. In Sochan's absence, Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie are candidates for increased roles.
Feb 28, 2025
Off injury report for Saturday
Sochan (head) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Memphis.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is set to play Saturday after exiting Wednesday's loss to Houston due to a head injury. The 21-year-old did not return Wednesday, though he was only ruled out as a precautionary measure. Sochan has averaged 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 21.6 minutes per contest in his last five outings.
Feb 26, 2025
Exits with head injury
Sochan sustained a hit to the head and has precautionarily been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when Sochan sustained the injury, but it prevented him from seeing the floor in the second half. The 21-year-old forward finishes the contest with seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds across 12 minutes. He'll likely undergo further testing but for now, Sochan's status remains up in the air for Saturday's game against the Rockets. While he's idle, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson could see more action.
Feb 11, 2025
Records three steals
Sochan ended with 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Monday's 131-121 victory over Washington.
ANALYSIS
Sochan set a new season-high mark with three steals while putting together an efficient night from the field. That's been the trend for most of February, as Sochan has shot 64.3 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from beyond the arc over his last six games with 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.7 minutes per game.
Feb 8, 2025
Double-doubles in loss
Sochan finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 117-116 loss to the Hornets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan finished with a relatively empty double-double, continuing to play limited minutes off the bench. The addition of De'Aaron Fox has complicated things for Sochan when it comes to his path into the starting five. He has scored double-digits in three straight games and while he does appear to be gaining some much-needed confidence, his role moving forward remains up in the air, at least for now.
Feb 4, 2025
Improved performance Monday
Sochan accumulated 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 128-109 loss to the Grizzlies.
ANALYSIS
Sochan flirted with a double-double despite the loss, his best performance since returning from a back injury. It's been a slow ramp-up for Sochan, having played fewer than 23 minutes in five of his past six games. The Spurs will welcome De'Aaron Fox in the coming games, presenting the coaching staff with some questions regarding the long-term rotation. For now, it appears that Sochan will continue to come off the bench, limiting his overall upside.
Jan 23, 2025
Produces well in limited minutes
Sochan (back) scored 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and added nine rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes off the bench Thursday in the Spurs' 140-110 win over the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
After missing the Spurs' last five games due to a bilateral lumbar spine bone bruise, Sochan made his return to the rotation for the first of San Antonio's two matchups with Indiana in Paris. Though the Spurs brought him back in a bench role in order to manage his minutes, Sochan should eventually take back a spot in the starting five from Stephon Castle once he's fully ramped up. He'll most likely come off the bench again in Saturday's rematch, but Sochan's playing time could climb back above the 20-minute mark if the game proves to be more competitive than Thursday's.
Jan 23, 2025
Coming off bench Thursday
Sochan isn't in the starting five for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is set to return to action Thursday after missing San Antonio's previous five contests due to a bilateral lumbar spine bone bruise. However, Sochan will come off the bench against Indiana as he works his way back into game shape.
Jan 23, 2025
Good to go against Indiana
Sochan (back) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing San Antonio's previous five contests due to a bilateral lumbar spine bone bruise. However, It's unclear if the 21-year-old forward will reclaim his starting spot or be eased back into the team's rotation.
Jan 22, 2025
Questionable for Thursday
Sochan (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has missed the past five games for the Spurs, but the team has had a few days off since their last game Sunday against the Heat. In Sochan's only two appearances of January, he was quiet with 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers, but hit 63.6 percent of his shots.
Jan 18, 2025
Another absence coming
Sochan (back) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan's absence streak will extend to five games Sunday, but his injury designation is now being labeled as a bilateral lumbar spine bone bruise. Sochan's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Indiana.
Jan 16, 2025
Ruled out Friday
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss a fourth straight game as he deals with back spasms. Interim head coach Mitch Johnson claims that the 21-year-old forward is trending in the right direction, but the team wants to avoid any setbacks.
Jan 14, 2025
Won't play Wednesday
Sochan (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will remain out for a third straight game with back soreness, and it's not an encouraging sign for his status that he's been ruled out so far in advance of Wednesday's action. His next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with Memphis. 2024 No. 4 overall pick Stephon Castle should continue starting for the Spurs in the backcourt in Sochan's absence Wednesday, making the former an appealing streamer target in fantasy leagues.
Jan 13, 2025
Shut down for Monday
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss his second straight game due to back soreness. Look for Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie to see an uptick in chances again Monday in Sochan's absence.
Jan 12, 2025
Remains questionable
Sochan (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was deemed questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers before it was postponed, and he remains questionable for the contest, which will now take place on Monday. If he is unable to play, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson could be in line for extra minutes.
Jan 10, 2025
Questionable for Saturday
Sochan (back) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed Wednesday's game against the Bucks with back tightness and might miss Saturday's game in Los Angeles if it is not postponed. The 21-year-old is averaging a career-high 13.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game for the Spurs this season.
Jan 7, 2025
Ruled out for Wednesday
Sochan has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks due to back tightness, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will sit out of Wednesday's contest due to a lingering back injury that he sustained during last Tuesday's win over the Clippers. The 21-year-old was able to suit up in the Spurs' last two outings after missing Friday's win over the Nuggets, though the lingering injury is a cause for concern ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers. With Sochan sidelined, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson are candidates for increased roles.
Jan 4, 2025
Cleared for Saturday
Sochan (back) will play against the Nuggets on Saturday, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
After missing Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Sochan had his questionable tag removed and will be ready to roll for the rematch. With Sochan back in action, Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie likely won't have as much upside.
Jan 4, 2025
Iffy for Saturday
Sochan (back) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed Friday's game against the Nuggets with a back issue and could now miss the second game of a back-to-back in San Antonio against Denver. If Sochan misses a second straight game, Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie could get more time on the floor.
Jan 2, 2025
Ruled out Friday vs. Nuggets
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Denver, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan didn't play in the second half of Tuesday's 122-86 win over the Clippers due to a back injury, and he finished that contest with four points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 15 minutes. Sochan's next opportunity to play will be on the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday in a rematch against the Nuggets. Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson should see increased playing time Friday due to Sochan's absence.
Dec 31, 2024
Exits with back injury
Sochan has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a low back injury, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss the final two quarters of play after feeling the back injury pop up at some point prior to halftime. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie should be more involved in the frontcourt the rest of the way Tuesday.
Dec 27, 2024
Pulls down 14 rebounds
Sochan chipped in 12 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Friday's 96-87 victory over the Nets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan scored half of his total point haul from the charity stripe, but there's no question he separated himself from the rest of the pack with his excellent performance on the glass -- his 14 rebounds were a game-high mark. Sochan missed 13 games in a row between Nov. 6 and Dec. 1 due to a thumb injury, but he's been excellent since returning to the hardwood on Dec. 3. The power forward has four double-doubles over his last 11 games, and he's also on a run of double-digit points that has reached seven appearances.
Dec 25, 2024
Flirts with double-double in loss
Sochan produced 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-114 loss to the Knicks.
ANALYSIS
Sochan continues to quietly put together a fantastic season, falling just one rebound short of another double-double. While his teammate, Victor Wembanyama, typically gets all the attention, Sochan's play is a big reason for the Spurs' success this season. Across 17 games, he is averaging 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes per game.
Dec 20, 2024
Hits for 20 against Atlanta
Sochan contributed 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.
ANALYSIS
Making his third straight start, Sochan produced at least 20 points for only the second time this season, after he dropped a season-high 22 on the Rockets back on Oct. 28. The third-year forward missed most of November and the first game of December with a fractured thumb, but he's been productive since returning, averaging 14.7 points, 9.1 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over the last seven contests while shooting 54.8 percent from the floor.
Dec 16, 2024
Pulls down 15 rebounds
Sochan accumulated 17 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to the Timberwolves.
ANALYSIS
Sochan pulled down a career-high 15 rebounds in the loss. He's shown some real life in December, posting averages of 13.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 26.8 minutes per game across six appearances. He has only one three-point make in that span, however.
Dec 14, 2024
Hits for 15 as starter Friday
Sochan ended Friday's 118-116 win over Portland with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes.
ANALYSIS
The third-year forward made his second start in five games since returning from a thumb fracture that cost him most of November, but Sochen's production has been steady regardless of his role. Since rejoining the lineup Dec. 3, he's averaging 13.2 points, 8.2 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 51.0 percent from the floor.
Dec 13, 2024
Starting vs. Portland
Sochan is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs will be without Stephon Castle (shoulder) for this game, so interim head coach Mitch Johnson has tweaked things up. Sochan will slot in at power forward alongside Victor Wembanyama in the frontcourt, while Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes will play in the wings. Sochan is averaging 15.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game as a starter this season (eight appearances).
Dec 7, 2024
Logs just 21 minutes in loss
Sochan amassed 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Friday's 140-113 loss to the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Sochan moved to the bench Friday, playing just 21 minutes. While this was an interesting decision given he started the previous night, However, this game was the second of a back-to-back set and he has just returned from an extended injury absence. This may have been a case of the coaching staff opting to lighten his workload, rather than giving him the night off altogether.
Dec 6, 2024
Not starting Friday
Sochan is not in the Spurs' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Sochan started against the Bulls on Thursday and finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes. However, he will revert to a reserve role for Friday's game as Zach Collins get the start at center due to Victor Wembanyama (back) being sidelined.
Dec 6, 2024
Double-double Thursday
Sochan notched 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 139-124 loss to the Bulls.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was inserted into the Spurs' starting five Thursday. It was his first start since Nov. 4 against the Clippers, which is when he fractured his thumb that resulted in a 13-game absence. Sochan ended up leading San Antonio's starters in both scoring and rebounding, and six of his 14 boards came on the offensive side of the floor. Sochan has logged a double-double in each of his last two games since returning from injury, and for the season he is averaging 15.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steal over 29.2 minutes per contest.
Dec 5, 2024
Back in starting five Thursday
Sochan will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
The 21-year-old forward will reprise his role in the starting five in his second consecutive outing following a 13-game absence while recovering from thumb surgery. During Sochan's return to game action in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, he posted 14 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes. It wouldn't come as a surprise if the third-year pro remains under a minutes restriction as he works his way back to playing form.
Dec 4, 2024
Returns with double-double
Sochan produced 14 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 loss to Phoenix.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returned to action after a 13-game absence and notched a double-double despite a minute restriction. It may take a few games for the restriction to be lifted, but he's expected to eventually return to the starting lineup in his usual frontcourt spot. Prior to his injury, Sochan averaged 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over the first seven games of the season.
Dec 3, 2024
Good to go against Phoenix
Sochan (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will return to action Tuesday after missing San Antonio's previous 13 contests while recovering from left thumb surgery. While the 21-year-old forward will likely operate on a minutes restriction as he works his way back towards his typical workload, he should replace Julian Champagnie in the starting five.
Dec 2, 2024
Likely to suit up for Tuesday
Sochan (thumb) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has yet to suit up following surgery on a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb in early November, though he'll likely make his return in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup. The 21-year-old has taken part in 5-on-5 work, and his probable tag suggests he has been cleared for a return to game action in the coming days. Before fracturing his thumb Nov. 4 and then undergoing surgery, Sochan averaged 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes per contest while shooting 51.2 percent from the field.
Nov 29, 2024
Progressing toward return
Sochan was able to participate in 5-on-5 work during Friday's practice following surgery on a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb in early November, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan's return to 5-on-5 work suggests he is nearing a return to game action. While the Spurs have yet to provide a clear timetable for his comeback, an update is expected sooner than later. The 21-year-old appeared in seven regular-season outings before his absence streak, during which he averaged 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 51.2 percent from the field across 29.3 minutes per game.
Nov 5, 2024
Diagnosed with thumb fracture
The Spurs announced Tuesday that Sochan suffered a fracture in the proximal phalanx of his left thumb during Monday's game against the Clippers. Sochan is scheduled to undergo surgery this week and the team will provide updates as appropriate, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
While the Spurs have yet to give an official return timetable for Sochan, fantasy managers can expect him to be sidelined for a significant period. The 21-year-old forward was in the midst of a breakout campaign, averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals on 51.2 percent shooting from the field in 29.3 minutes across seven appearances before suffering his injury. Until Sochan is able to return, Keldon Johnson will likely receive an increase in playing time.
Nov 4, 2024
Won't return vs. Clippers on Monday
Sochan (thumb) will not return during Monday's game against the Clippers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan totaled four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes before leaving due to a thumb injury. With the 21-year-old forward out, Zach Collins and Keldon Johnson are candidates for an increased role the rest of the way.
Nov 3, 2024
Strong run continues in win
Sochan provided 19 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 victory over the Timberwolves.
ANALYSIS
Sochan continues to put together a strong start to the season, delivering solid production across the board. To this point, he has been arguably the Spurs' most consistent player, averaging 17.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 combined steals and blocks in 32.2 minutes per game. Playing in his preferred position at power forward, Sochan could be in for a mini-breakout this season, should he be able to maintain his current momentum.
Oct 29, 2024
Strong start continues
Sochan supplied 22 points (9-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block over 34 minutes during Monday's 106-101 loss to Houston.
ANALYSIS
Sochan scored at least 17 points for the third straight game to open the season, continuing his impressive start. Now back in his preferred position at power forward, Sochan has been easily the most consistent player on the Spurs' roster. He was typically available late in drafts and at this point, it appears as though he could be a great risk vs. reward option.
Oct 27, 2024
Strong double-double in win
Sochan totaled 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 victory over the Rockets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was efficient from the floor and made his presence felt on the glass, constantly winning rebounding battles against the likes of Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun en route to his first double-double of the season. Sochan has surpassed the 15-point mark in his first two appearances of 2024-25 and looks comfortable operating as the Spurs' second offensive option behind Victor Wembanyama in the absence of Devin Vassell (foot). That new-found role on offense should increase Sochan's fantasy upside in the short term.
Oct 23, 2024
Fully healthy for opener
Sochan (rest) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's contest versus Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is joined by Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul and Keldon Johnson in being removed from Wednesday's injury report after the quartet rested to end preseason activities. Sochan is expected to start in the frontcourt alongside Wembanyama and Harrison Barnes to begin the season.
Oct 18, 2024
Option picked up
The Spurs exercised their fourth-year team option on Sochan (rest) on Friday, Ty Jager of FanSided.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was rested, along with several other starters, in the Spurs' preseason finale. He is expected to start at power forward once the regular season tips off. He produced a double-double via 18 points (9-13 FG),11 rebounds, an assist and a steal across 28 minutes in his last exhibition game.
Oct 17, 2024
Resting against Houston
Sochan will sit out Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will sit out San Antonio's preseason finale for rest purposes alongside Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul and Keldon Johnson. All of these players should be available for the team's regular-season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 24.
Oct 16, 2024
Double-double against Miami
Sochan scored 18 points (9-13 FG) while adding 11 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 preseason loss to the Heat.
ANALYSIS
Getting the start at power forward, Sochan put together his best performance of the preseason while leading the Spurs in scoring. It's still not clear how Gregg Popovich plans to deploy the third-year player, but if he can hang onto a starting spot in the frontcourt next to Victor Wembanyama, a career-best campaign should follow.
Oct 12, 2024
Comes close to double-double
Sochan delivered 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and three steals across 25 minutes in Saturday's 126-120 preseason win over the Jazz.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs had four players who scored at least 15 points in this game, and Sochan also led the team in rebounding with eight boards. His scoring and rebounding numbers should decrease if Victor Wembanyama (rest) plays at center, but either way, Sochan should be in line for another season as a starter.
Sep 3, 2024
Not injured in car crash
Sochan was not injured after crashing his car into a guardrail in San Antonio on Aug. 24, James Herbert of CBS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan told police he "lost control of his vehicle" and hit a guardrail on the ramp connecting two highways. His car was the only one involved in the crash, and while there was extensive damage to his Porsche, Sochan refused EMS services and walked away unharmed. After a promising rookie campaign, Sochan was shifted to point guard last year, but that experiment failed miserably. After moving back to forward, Sochan found his footing again and is expected to play a key role in the Spurs' frontcourt next to Victor Wembanyama in 2024-25.
Jul 6, 2024
Plays for Polish national team
Sochan (ankle) averaged 18.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks in 29.0 minutes per game over his two appearances for the Polish national team this month in Olympic qualifying tournament games.
ANALYSIS
Sochan saw extended playing time in losses to The Bahamas and Finland in group play. Though Poland has now been eliminated from qualifying for a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the 21-year-old Sochan looks like he'll head into training camp at full health for the Spurs after missing the club's final eight games of the 2023-24 season due to a left ankle impingement.
Apr 1, 2024
Will miss rest of season
Sochan has been ruled out for the rest of the 2023-24 season due to left ankle impingement, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
The power forward will undergo surgery arthroscopic surgery to repair the ankle injury, and the Spurs are certainly doing the right thing by shutting him down with less than two weeks left in the campaign. The Spurs hope that Sochan will be ready for the 2024-25 campaign, in which he figures to play a prominent role once again. Sochan ends the 2023-24 season 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.
Apr 1, 2024
Could be done for season
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."
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 30, 2024
Won't face Golden State
Sochan (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan exited Friday's win over the Knicks due to left ankle soreness, 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 risk him. Sochan's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Tuesday. Cedi Osman seems likely to take his place in the starting lineup.
Mar 29, 2024
Won't return due to ankle
Sochan won't return to Friday's game against the Knicks due to left knee soreness, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. He finished with four points (2-3 FG) and one assist in 17 minutes.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs tend to err on the side of caution with their players given their position in the standings, but it's unclear how severe the soreness is. Cedi Osman started the second half in Sochan's place, and Keldon Johnson could be more involved as well. For now, Sochan can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Mar 28, 2024
All-around performance in win
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 26, 2024
Pounds glass, hits dagger
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 20, 2024
Double-double against Dallas
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 16, 2024
Decent output despite loss
Sochan provided 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 117-106 loss to the Nuggets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan led the Spurs on offense Friday, and he seems to be moving in the right direction in the scoring department of late after putting up 19 or more points in three of his last four appearances. Sochan needs to be more consistent on a game-to-game basis, as he's proven he can fill the stat sheet on any given contest. He's averaging 13.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.7 blocks per game since the end of the All-Star break.
Mar 12, 2024
Flirts with triple-double
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.
ANALYSIS
Sochan continues to show growth as a playmaker, as this was his fifth career game with at least seven assists. He's fared well 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.
Mar 4, 2024
Nets 12 points on eight shots
Sochan accumulated 12 points (6-8 FG), eight rebounds, four assists and one block over 34 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 win over the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been shooting the lights out over the past two games, connecting on 63.6 percent of his shot attempts with averages of 16.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 triples and just 1.0 turnovers per contest. He'll look to keep his hot streak going Tuesday with a favorable matchup versus the Rockets.
Feb 24, 2024
Double-doubles in loss
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 13, 2024
Cruises to 16 in win
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.
ANALYSIS
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 wire.
Feb 3, 2024
Career-high 16 rebounds
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
ANALYSIS
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.
Feb 1, 2024
Records double-double in loss
Sochan amassed 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 108-98 loss to the Magic.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was efficient from the field and also recorded double-digit boards for the second time in his last four games. Even though Sochan has a somewhat secondary role on offense behind Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell, he's finding ways to be productive now that he's back in his regular power forward role. He's averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game over his last 10 outings.
Jan 27, 2024
Season best outing in victory
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.
ANALYSIS
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, now hauling 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.
Jan 21, 2024
Stuffs stat sheet Saturday
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.
ANALYSIS
Sochan had one of his best outings of the season Saturday, and aside from making some 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 and hit 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 on a more consistent basis, as his contributions in other categories make him a player with a solid base for category-based leagues.
Jan 19, 2024
All-around effort in loss
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 13, 2024
Decent all-around effort Friday
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.
ANALYSIS
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 in 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.
Jan 7, 2024
Good to go Sunday
Sochan (quad) will play Sunday versus Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
Sochan's perfect attendance this season will continue, which aligns with a pregame statement from coach Gregg Popovich that the second-year forward was "very probable" to suit up Sunday. This likely puts Sochan on track for his standard workload, which has yielded 9.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists on 8.2 shots in 29.0 minutes over his last five games.
Jan 6, 2024
Likely to suit up against Cleveland
Sochan is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers due to left quadriceps soreness.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 5, 2024
Mixed results in loss
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 29, 2023
Pops for 16 against Blazers
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.
ANALYSIS
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. He has yet to go more than three games in a row this season scoring in double digits, however.
Dec 24, 2023
Nears double-double
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.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was coming off eight straight games in which he couldn't 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.
Dec 12, 2023
Loses out on point guard role
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 8, 2023
Returns to starting lineup
Sochan is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Bulls, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will re-enter the starting lineup Friday after coming off the bench against Minnesota. Sochan is averaging 15.2 points, 4.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 29.8 minutes across his previous five appearances coming off the bench this season.
Dec 6, 2023
Won't start Wednesday
Sochan won't start Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs have been experimenting with Sochan at point guard this season, and for the most part, it hasn't worked. However, he posted 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes during a two-point loss to Atlanta last week, marking his best all-around game this season. Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, Victor Wembanyama and Zach Collins will start Wednesday, but Sochan figures to see plenty of playing time off the bench.
Dec 1, 2023
Shines against Atlanta
Sochan had 33 points (12-14 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 137-135 loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
The experiment of playing Sochan as a point guard has drawn mixed reviews and has delivered a few head-scratching moments, but head coach Gregg Popovich is sticking with his idea. From a statistical perspective, it worked Thursday, as Sochan posted one of the best games of his career while contributing at both ends. His overall-season numbers have looked on par with last season's, though. This 33-point output was a season-high mark by a wide margin, as his previous season-best mark was "only" 19 points.
Nov 30, 2023
Available against Atlanta
Sochan (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was probable for Thursday's matchup due to his knee injury, and he'll officially be able to suit up. He was limited to 17 minutes Saturday against the Nuggets after sustaining his injury, but he had averaged 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 32.6 minutes per game over his five appearances prior to that matchup.
Nov 29, 2023
Expected to suit up against Atlanta
Sochan (knee) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Hawks.
ANALYSIS
Sochan suffered a knee injury in Saturday's contest against Denver but isn't expected to miss any additional time. Sochanis is averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 30.1 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Nov 26, 2023
Exits early with knee injury
Sochan (knee) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan exited the game in the second quarter due to left knee soreness and will not return. The severity of his injury is unclear at this point, so his status for Thursday's game against the Hawks is in question. Sochan finished the game with four points, three assists and two rebounds in 17 minutes.
Nov 23, 2023
Strong production not enough
Sochan provided 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 109-102 loss to the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
The experiment with Sochan at point guard hasn't been successful to this point, but performances like this show a glimpse of what he's capable of in that role. At 6-foot-8, Sochan should be an efficient scorer against small guards in the paint, but that just hasn't been the case yet, as he's shooting only 42.7 percent from the field despite a career-high 37.5 percent mark from deep. The rebuilding Spurs should continue to give Sochan opportunities to flourish, so fantasy managers shouldn't be discouraged by the inconsistent start.
Nov 14, 2023
Good to go against Thunder
Sochan (groin) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with right adductor tightness. With Keldon Johnson (knee) and Tre Jones (hamstring) out, Sochan could see an increase in his usage.
Nov 13, 2023
Questionable for Tuesday
Sochan (groin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is dealing with groin tightness, likely indicating a minor injury. He and Tre Jones (hamstring) are both questionable, which could leave the Spurs with a thin backcourt Tuesday.
Nov 11, 2023
Decent output as point guard
Sochan supplied 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 117-110 loss to Minnesota.
ANALYSIS
The experiment of Sochan playing at point guard has drawn mixed reviews thus far, but he seems to be settling well and has notched back-to-back strong outings. He's making an impact as a playmaker as well, handing out at least five assists in six of his nine appearances. He's averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
Nov 9, 2023
Season-best outing in loss
Sochan ended with 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 126-105 loss to the Knicks.
ANALYSIS
Sochan led all Spurs players in scoring Wednesday while posting his highest point total over the first eight games of the season. Sochan has tallied at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in three contests this year.
Nov 6, 2023
Inefficient in blowout
Sochan had six points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Monday's 152-111 loss to Indiana.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has posted 5-of-17 shooting over his last two games, which isn't cause for panic considering he was an extremely raw offensive player when San Antonio drafted him. However, it serves as a reminder of the volatility associated with the Spurs' young core.
Nov 3, 2023
Just misses double-double
Sochan logged 14 points (7-13 FG), five rebounds, nine assists and one block over 26 minutes during Thursday's 132-121 win over the Suns.
ANALYSIS
The nine dimes were a season high for the second-year player, who is adapting to a move to point guard and to the presence of Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. Sochan's 5.2 assists per game is more than double what he managed as a rookie, but so far the rest of his production has been flat compared to his debut.
Oct 30, 2023
Vanishes offensively
Sochan provided zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 123-83 loss to the Clippers. He also had four turnovers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan had scored 27 points on 21 shots in San Antonio's first two games this season, but he came crashing back to earth Sunday. The core of Sochan, Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama combined for just 30 points on 37.9 percent shooting, symbolic of the volatility that comes with the Spurs' young cast.
Oct 26, 2023
Comes close to double-double
Sochan recorded 13 points (4-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 126-119 loss to the Mavericks.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Sochan got the start at point guard, and while he struggled from the field, he posted a solid all-around stat line with decent contributions on both ends of the court. It remains to be seen how long Gregg Popovich will employ Sochan as a point guard, but he should be relevant in most formats as long as he remains a starter.
Oct 23, 2023
Third-year option exercised
The Spurs exercised Sochan's third-year team option Monday, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan took on a prominent role in the Spurs' frontcourt as a rookie last year, averaging 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26.0 minutes per game over 56 appearances. He'll attempt to build upon his results this year, and it's unsurprising that he'll remain in San Antonio through at least the 2024-25 campaign.
Oct 19, 2023
Stuffs stat sheet as point guard
Sochan racked up six points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and a steal across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 117-103 preseason win over the Rockets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan started at point guard once again, and apparently, head coach Gregg Popovich was pleased enough to name him the starting floor general for Opening Night. Sochan averaged 9.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game in three preseason contests, and it remains to be seen how he'll handle the rigors of playing as a point forward once the regular season begins next week. He has the potential to become a stat-filling machine, though.
Oct 18, 2023
Starting at PG this season
Coach Greg Popovich confirmed Wednesday that Sochan will start at point guard during the regular season, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs tested the starting lineup of Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembenyama and Zach Collins during the preseason and will, in fact, deploy it to start the regular season. As a plus-defender playing point forward, Sochan has the ability to provide immense value across the board in eight-category leagues, assuming that he can continue to improve at the charity stripe after finishing 2022-23 at 69.8 percent. In the 17 games Sochan saw at least 30 minutes last year, he averaged 16.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals/blocks.
Oct 17, 2023
Scores 13 points with four steals
Sochan posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four steals across 26 minutes in Monday's 99-89 preseason loss to the Rockets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan started in his regular power forward role and posted solid numbers, making his presence felt on both ends of the court despite the defeat. Sochan started in 53 of his 56 appearances as a rookie in 2022-23, but it wouldn't be shocking if he opens the 2023-24 campaign as a reserve while Victor Wembanyama (rest) and Zach Collins handle the two frontcourt spots.
Oct 14, 2023
Scores 10 points as point guard
Sochan posted 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 25 minutes in Friday's 120-104 preseason win over the Heat.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was listed as the starting point guard, though in reality, he operated as a point forward. It's hard to say if the coaching staff was happy with the results, as the final stat line was pedestrian, but this is likely to be nothing more than a preseason experiment. Sochan should see most of his time at power forward once the season starts.
Oct 13, 2023
Starting at point guard
Sochan (soreness) will start at point guard in Friday's matchup with the Heat.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was originally questionable for the exhibition contest due to soreness, but it looks like the issue is not serious. The start at point guard is interesting, as he has primarily played forward during his young-career. Tre Jones is still expected to start at point this season, but Sochan could potentially get some depth point-forward run if this test yields positive results.
Oct 12, 2023
Says he'll play Friday
Sochan (soreness) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan dealt with soreness recently and sat out Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder, but he said Thursday that he's back to full health. His recent absence shouldn't impact his regular-season availability.
Oct 11, 2023
Returns to practice Wednesday
Sochan (undisclosed) participated in Wednesday's practice, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed the Spurs' preseason opener Sunday but doesn't appear to have suffered a serious injury. His participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Friday's preseason matchup with Miami.
Oct 9, 2023
Won't play Monday
Sochan (general soreness) will not play in Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
This is just a maintenance day for Sochan as the Spurs look to be extra cautious during the preseason. Sochan's next chance to play will be Oct. 13 against the Heat.
Oct 7, 2023
Won't play in scrimmage
Sochan (undisclosed) won't play in an internal scrimmage Saturday, Matthew Tynan of Substack reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been described as "a little sore," but he shouldn't have problems getting ready for the regular-season opener. His next chance to play will come Monday in the preseason opener against the Thunder.
Apr 9, 2023
Remains out Sunday
Sochan (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Sochan will miss a ninth straight game due to lingering right knee pain. He ends his rookie campaign averaging 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26.0 minutes across 56 appearances (53 starts).
Apr 6, 2023
Unlikely for final two games
Gregg Popovich said it's unlikely that Jeremy Sochan (knee) will play in San Antonio's final two regular-season games, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
"Jeremy has got his knee problem," said Popovich. "There are legitimate medical reasons why some guys aren't playing very much at the end of the year." Popovich added that he'd "love" to see Sochan on the floor for these final few games, "but at this point of the year, with their injuries, it doesn't make any sense." Keita Bates-Diop will continue to pick up the slack in his absence.
Apr 5, 2023
Remains out
Sochan (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Portland, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is slated to miss a seventh straight game. The rookie hasn't been officially ruled out for the season, but it's been trending that way for at least the last week. Either way, his next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Minnesota.
Apr 3, 2023
Remains out Tuesday
Sochan (knee) is out for Tuesday's contest against the Suns, Ty Jager of FanSided.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie forward will officially miss his sixth consecutive contest as he tends to a knee injury. Sochan's next chance to take the court comes Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
Apr 1, 2023
Remains sidelined Sunday
Sochan (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Kings.
ANALYSIS
Sochan's absence streak will extend to five games Sunday due to right knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Phoenix.
Mar 30, 2023
Out Friday
Sochan (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss his fourth consecutive contest Friday due to right knee soreness. The 19-year-old's next chance to return is Sunday against Sacramento.
Mar 28, 2023
Won't play Wednesday
Sochan (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus Utah.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is set to miss his third straight game Wednesday due to right knee soreness. Keita Bates-Diop will likely continue to start in his absence. Sochan's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Warriors.
Mar 25, 2023
Out Sunday
Sochan (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Celtics, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, and it's beginning to look unlikely he'll play in two straight games the rest of the year due to persistent knee soreness. Keita Bates-Diop, Dominick Barlow and other forwards remain candidates to see extra time in Sochan's absence.
Mar 23, 2023
Won't play against Washington
Sochan is out for Friday's game versus the Wizards due to right knee injury management, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss his third out of the Spurs' last four games Friday due to a lingering knee injury. Keita Bates-Diop will likely see extended minutes in his absence. Sochan's next opportunity to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boston.
Mar 23, 2023
Posts 13 points in return
Sochan (knee) played 23 minutes and finished with 13 points (6-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in Wednesday's 130-94 loss to the Bucks.
ANALYSIS
San Antonio was without seven players for the second leg of the back-to-back set including top scorer Keldon Johnson (neck), enabling Sochan to settle into a more focal role on the offensive end. Despite having his minutes curbed on account of the blowout, Sochan still put up double-digit shot attempts for the 10th time in his last 11 starts, but the empty showing from three-point range took a bigger night off the table. With the Spurs content to dish rest days around liberally to all of their key contributors as the season winds down, Sochan probably isn't a good bet to play in all of San Antonio's remaining nine games, even though just one more back-to-back set is on the schedule.
Mar 22, 2023
Giving it a go Wednesday
Sochan (knee) will suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Initially deemed questionable for the contest, Sochan will give it a go Wednesday for a Spurs team that is sitting numerous players. As a result, Sochan could be leaned on a bit more heavily than usual on the offensive end.
Mar 22, 2023
Questionable against Milwaukee
Sochan (knee) is Ty Jager of Fansided's Air Alamo for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks, Ty reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan is in danger of missing his third straight game due to right knee soreness. Keita bates-Diop will likely continue to receive extended minutes if the rookie forward doesn't play Wednesday.
Mar 20, 2023
Won't play Tuesday
Sochan (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Ty Jager of Fansided's Air Alamo reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan continues to deal with a sore right knee that has plagued him over the last several weeks, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game Tuesday. Whether he'll be available Wednesday against Milwaukee remains to be seen, but Keita Bates-Diop and Dominick Barlow are candidates to see increased run against the Pelicans.
Mar 18, 2023
Ruled out for Sunday
Sochan (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan left Friday's game against the Grizzlies with right knee soreness, the same injury that has been bothering him over the last few weeks, and it's not surprising to see the Spurs taking a conservative approach with one of their best young players. In his absence, Keita Bates-Diop and Doug McDermott are candidates for increased minutes.
Mar 17, 2023
Won't return due to knee soreness
Sochan will not return Friday against the Grizzlies due to right knee soreness, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan played eight minutes in the first quarter and did not come out for the second half. As is usually the case, the Spurs rarely take any risks in these situations. With Sochan out, the Spurs went smaller with Tre Jones next to Malaki Branham to open the second half.
Mar 16, 2023
Not on injury report
Sochan (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has sat out three of the Spurs' last five games, but he'll be back in action Friday after resting Wednesday. Over four appearances this month, he's averaged 21.0 points and 9.5 rebounds in 31.0 minutes per game.
Mar 15, 2023
Will rest Wednesday
Sochan won't play Wednesday against Dallas due to right knee injury management, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Sochan will take a seat for the second half of San Anontio's current back-to-back set to manage a lingering right knee injury. In his absence, Keita Bates-Diop and Doug McDermott are candidates for increased minutes.
Mar 15, 2023
Scores game-high 29 points
Sochan (rest) contributed 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 win over the Magic.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been a mainstay on the injury report since early February with knee, quadriceps and back soreness. He's appeared in just two of the Spurs' past four games and may sit for the second half of San Antonio's back-to-back set Wednesday versus Dallas, but when he's available, the rookie first-round pick has been a steady producer, averaging 19.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.7 minutes over his past six outings.
Mar 14, 2023
Good to go Tuesday
Sochan (knee) has been cleared for Tuesday's matchup against the Magic, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Knee, quadriceps and back soreness have all made Sochan a mainstay on the injury report since early February, but he'll be available Tuesday. Across his past eight appearances, the rookie has averaged 15.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 29.0 minutes.
Mar 13, 2023
Listed as questionable
Sochan (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Orlando, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a sore right foot, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Tuesday. Keldon Johnson (foot) is also questionable, and Keita Bates-Diop and Doug McDermott should see increased run if either Sochan or Johnson are unavailable.
Mar 12, 2023
Ruled out
Sochan (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Thunder, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan and Keldon Johnson (foot) have both been downgraded from questionable to out and will join Tre Jones on the sidelines (illness). Keita Bates-Diop and Doug McDermott are candidates for starting roles with the Spurs' frontcourt depleted. Sochan's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Magic
Mar 11, 2023
Questionable for Sunday
Sochan is questionable to play Sunday against the Thunder due to right knee soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been dealing with the injury for quite a while now, and it's the same problem that kept him out of the March 5 game against the Nuggets. If Sochan can't go Sunday, then Keita Bates-Diop or Charles Bassey could be in line for bigger roles.
Mar 10, 2023
Scores 19 in 32 minutes
Sochan contributed 19 points (9-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 128-120 victory over Denver.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was back from a one-game absence due to a sore knee, so the fact that he played 32 minutes in a great sign. Sochan's activity on the defensive end is trending up with a total of five steals in his last three games, and the Spurs are likely to give him an expanded role down the stretch with the team eliminated from the playoffs.
Mar 10, 2023
Will play Friday
Head coach Gregg Popovich relayed Friday that Sochan (knee) will be available for the evening's clash with the Nuggets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Popovich, everyone but possibly Romeo Langford (thigh) will be available, meaning he will make his return from a one-game absence. Sochan had been performing well prior to the injury racking up 17.8 points, 7.8 boards, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks over 30.0 minutes per game in the four games prior. That said, he'll aim to pick up the pace from beyond the arc, connecting on just one of his 12 attempts during that four-game span.
Mar 9, 2023
Probable vs. Nuggets
Sochan (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Right knee soreness kept Sochan out of Sunday's loss to the Rockets, but he should be back Friday. In the rookie's four appearances following the All-Star break, he's averaged 17.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes.
Mar 5, 2023
Out Sunday
Sochan (right knee soreness) will not suit up for Sunday's game in Houston, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs are on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and with San Antonio sitting on a record of 16-48, there's not much incentive for Sochan to push through the pain with his knee issue. He'll likely be back for Friday's game against the Nuggets, but with him unavailable Sunday, expect more run for guys like Keita Bates-Diop and Charles Bassey.
Mar 3, 2023
Leads Spurs with 22 points
Sochan supplied 22 points (11-26 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 13 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 110-99 win over Indiana.
ANALYSIS
Sochan wasn't shy from the field in this one, as he needed 26 field-goal attempts to reach 22 points. He cleaned up on the glass in this one by securing season-high 13 rebounds, which also helped him to his first double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. Sochan is averaging 15.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists over his last six matchups.
Feb 26, 2023
Leads team with 22 points
Sochan ended with 22 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 118-102 loss to Utah.
ANALYSIS
Sochan put together a solid first half with 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field to go along with three rebounds and two assists. He added another nine points in the second half, seven of which came in the fourth quarter as San Antonio suffered its 16th consecutive loss at the hands of the Jazz. Sochan led the Spurs with 22 points in the contest, his fourth time breaking the 20-point mark this season, though he's still shooting just 36.1 percent from the field in February following Saturday's performance. The shooting guard has also grabbed five or more rebounds in seven of his last 10 games.
Feb 25, 2023
Available Saturday
Sochan (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Jazz.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will return from a one-game absence resulting from left quad soreness. He should rejoin the starters, as he has in his past 24 appearances.
Feb 24, 2023
Probable Saturday
Sochan (quadriceps) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Jazz.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was initially questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks before being deemed active, but he never saw the floor. It seems more likely Sochan will actually play on Saturday. Since the New Year, he's averaged 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 27.1 minutes.
Feb 24, 2023
Not part of rotation Thursday
Sochan (quadriceps) didn't play in Thursday's 142-116 loss to Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Sochan initially drew a questionable designation due to a quadriceps injury, but he was deemed available off the bench ahead of Thursday's contest. However, the talented rookie ended up never seeing the floor during the blowout loss, as San Antonio rolled with Doug McDermott (25 minutes) Charles Bassey (19), Dominick Barlow (16) and Gorgui Dieng (seven) off the bench. Sochan's status moving forward remains unclear, but when available, he's been a solid fantasy threat, posting 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 27.8 minutes over his past 24 appearances.
Feb 23, 2023
Available off bench
Sochan (quadriceps) is active but not starting Thursday's game against Dallas.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was listed as questionable with left quad soreness but will give it a go Thursday. Considering he is coming off the bench, fantasy managers should expect Sochan to be under some sort of restriction. in 3 games with the reserves, Sochan has averaged 6.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 21.0 minutes.
Feb 22, 2023
Questionable Thursday
Sochan is questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas due to left quadriceps soreness, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan appeared in the Spurs' final three games ahead of the All-Star break and averaged 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 26.7 minutes per game during that time. He's dealing with a quad issue following the team's layoff but will still be in the mix during the first game after the All-Star break. If the 19-year-old is sidelined against the Mavericks, Keita Bates-Diop and Doug McDermott would likely see increased run.
Feb 13, 2023
Active Monday
Sochan (back) is available for Monday's contest against the Cavaliers, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The ascending rookie is active for his second consecutive contest after missing four straight games due to a back issue. Sochan is averaging 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 26.4 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.
Feb 12, 2023
Likely available Monday
Sochan (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to return to competition reconditioning, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was limited to 21 minutes during his return Saturday from a four-game absence due to back soreness. The rookie first-round pick will likely suit up again Monday but presumably remain on a minutes restriction for at least one more contest. Despite limitations, Sochan still posted 18 points (7-15 FG), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block during San Antonio's loss to Atlanta.
Feb 12, 2023
Close to double-double in return
Sochan supplied 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Saturday's 125-106 loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returned from a four-game absence due to a back problem but didn't look rusty, as he posted a strong performance on both ends of the court and delivered a highlight-worthy bucket with a coast-to-coast dunk on transition. The rookie ended just one rebound away from recording what would've been his first double-double of the season, and that has happened to him five times already. Even though the numbers aren't eye-popping, Sochan is firmly entrenched as one of the Spurs' main contributors on a game-to-game basis.
Feb 11, 2023
Available Saturday
Sochan (back) has been cleared to play in Saturday's matchup at Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Sochan could see his minutes monitored in his first game back from a four-contest absence. He put together a quality seven-game stretch before suffering the injury, averaging 18.0 points on 51/52/84 shooting, 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.3 minutes.
Feb 11, 2023
Could return Saturday
Sochan (back) is questionable for Saturday's matchup at Atlanta, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Back soreness has kept the rookie out across the past four games. If he returns Saturday, he could be on a minutes limit. He put together a quality seven-game stretch before suffering the injury, averaging 18.0 points on 51/52/84 shooting, 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.3 minutes.
Feb 10, 2023
Remains out
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Pistons, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite going through shootaround Friday morning, Sochan will miss a fourth straight game due to back soreness. He's one of seven Spurs listed as out, so San Antonio will be extremely shorthanded against Detroit. Expect Keita Bates-Diop to draw another start at power forward in Sochan's absence.
Feb 10, 2023
Goes through shootaround
Sochan (back) is officially listed as questionable, but he participated in the Spurs' morning shootaround ahead of Friday's game in Detroit, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has missed three straight games due to back soreness, but his participation at shootaround suggests he's trending toward returning to action Friday. If available, he figures to resume his starting duties at power forward, but he could also see some time as the backup center with Jakob Poeltl back in Toronto.
Feb 9, 2023
Questionable at Detroit
Sochan (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan may return following a three-game absence due to back soreness. Once available, he'll return to a new-look starting lineup after the Spurs traded Josh Richardson to the Pelicans and Jakob Poeltl to the Raptors.
Feb 8, 2023
Officially out Wednesday
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising to see him ruled out for a third consecutive matchup. His next opportunity to return will be Friday against the Pistons.
Feb 7, 2023
Likely out Wednesday
Sochan is doubftul for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will likely miss his third straight game due to back soreness. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Pistons if he's ultimately ruled out.
Feb 5, 2023
Out Monday
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Sochan, which should result in another start for Josh Richardson and more minutes for Stanley Johnson. Sochan's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday versus the Raptors.
Feb 2, 2023
Won't play Friday
Sochan (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan exited Wednesday's matchup against the Kings due to lower back soreness, and he'll be forced to miss at least one game due to the issue. Stanley Johnson, Doug McDermott and Isaiah Roby are candidates to see increased playing time Friday.
Feb 1, 2023
Will not return Wednesday
Sochan has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Sacramento with a lower back injury, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will exit Wednesday's tilt scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-1 3PT) with one rebound in seven minutes of action. Stanley Johnson, Isaiah Roby and Doug McDermott will likely split his vacated minutes for the rest of the contest. Sochan's next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.
Jan 31, 2023
Offensive efficiency continues
Sochan recorded 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists and two rebounds in 27 minutes in Monday's 127-106 loss to the Wizards.
ANALYSIS
Sochan entered the NBA with a reputation as a defense-first player, but it's his production on the offensive end that has made him a popular fantasy pickup of late. After delivering a career-best 30-point performance his last time out against the Suns on Saturday, Sochan followed up with another efficient scoring performance while also dishing out five assists for the second game in a row. His lacking output in the defensive categories of late (0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks per game over his last eight appearances) has been disappointing, but Sochan should have the opportunity to continue shouldering more responsibility on the offensive end while the Spurs are lacking in secondary scoring options behind Keldon Johnson.
Jan 29, 2023
Impressive night in return
Sochan amassed 30 points (11-25 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and five assists over 40 minutes during Saturday's 128-118 overtime loss to the Suns.
ANALYSIS
After sitting out one game (quad), Sochan played huge minutes and scored a career-high 30 points in the overtime loss. It was easily one of his best games of the season. Though inconsistent, the rookie out of Baylor has shown signs of strong fantasy potential all year long and he is surely on the right team to continue receiving these opportunities.
Jan 28, 2023
Good to go Saturday
Sochan (quadriceps) will play in Saturday's game against the Suns, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will return from a single-game absence with a left quad contusion after being listed as questionable for the contest. The lottery pick should be expected to garner his usual workload and spot in the first unit Saturday, which would knock Keita Bates-Diop to the bench and spell fewer opportunities for Isaiah Roby.
Jan 27, 2023
Questionable against Phoenix
Sochan (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed Thursday's game against the Clippers after being listed as doubtful, but it's encouraging that he's questionable on the Spurs' initial injury report for Saturday's matchup. Keita Bates-Diop and Isaiah Roby would likely continue to see increased playing time if Sochan is out once again.
Jan 26, 2023
Officially out
Sochan (quad) will not play in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was initially tabbed doubtful, so his absence was to be expected Thursday. In his stead, Keita Bates-Diop, Isaiah Roby and Doug McDermott will likely see more minutes. Sochan's next chance to play will come Saturday against Phoenix.
Jan 26, 2023
Unlikely to play Thursday
Sochan is doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Clippers due to a bruised left quad.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been on a tear lately, averaging 15.8 points on 53/58/82 shooting, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 29.0 minutes across the past five games. However, a bruised quad suffered in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers will likely break his streak of 22 straight appearances. In his presumed absence, more minutes could be in store for Isaiah Roby, Keita Bates-Diop and Doug McDermott.
Jan 26, 2023
Dominant inside during loss
Sochan registered 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 113-104 loss to the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan left Anthony Davis flat-footed a few times in the loss, as the man with the wild hairstyle slashed his way in for a couple of dunks. It wasn't his best shooting performance, but Sochan traded in his sharpshooting for a standout night on defense. The first-round pick has already demonstrated how deadly he is from the perimeter, and Wednesday's showing indicated that he may be putting it all together on a more consistent basis.
Jan 24, 2023
Stays hot from three-point range
Sochan finished with 18 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 28 minutes in Monday's 147-127 loss to the Trail Blazers.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has taken a back seat on the offensive end for most of his rookie season, but he's now put up double-digit field-goal attempts for three straight games and is converting them at a 51.5 percent clip. An unsustainable 6-for-7 mark from three-point range has fueled some of that success, however, so fantasy managers may not want to rely on Sochan serving as a consistent source of secondary scoring behind Keldon Johnson. Sochan's recent hot run should at least put him on the radar for a pickup in 12-team category leagues. Even if his shooting cools off, his minutes at least look to be safe while the 14-33 Spurs continue to prioritize his development.
Jan 18, 2023
Provides well-rounded line
Sochan finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 win over the Nets.
ANALYSIS
Keldon Johnson and Tre Jones have thus far benefited the most while Devin Vassell (knee) has been out for eight straight games with an injury that will sideline him at least through the All-Star break, but a tertiary role in the Spurs' scoring attack is there for the taking if Sochan wants to claim it. Though he averaged just 7.2 points per game on 35.3 percent shooting from the field during the first six games of Vassell's absence, Sochan has reached the mid-teens in points in both the past two contests. He's achieved his scoring production mostly on the back of elevated efficiency (60 percent shooting from the field), so Sochan will need to increase his usage on the offensive end in order to maintain the uptick in scoring before regression with his shooting inevitably sets in.
Jan 11, 2023
Actually Starting
Sochan will in fact start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was initially slated to come off the bench with Keita Bates-Diop sliding into the starting power forward slot. However, Sochan will instead make his 12th consecutive start Wednesday and should see his typical workload.
Jan 11, 2023
Moves to bench Wednesday
Sochan isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Memphis.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will move to the bench with Keldon Johnson returning from a hamstring injury. Keita Bates-Diop will remain in the starting lineup despite the rookie forward starting in the Spurs' last 11 games.
Jan 9, 2023
Poor shooting in loss Monday
Sochan recorded seven points (2-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 121-113 loss to the Grizzlies.
ANALYSIS
Sochan offered up very little yet again Monday, despite playing significant minutes. Outside of a few strong performances, he has been unable to make the most of a favorable situation. Over the past two weeks, he is barely inside the top 200, all while playing close to 30 minutes per night. Outside of some streaming appeal for anyone in need of steals, it appears as though he is a long way off being considered a must-roster player.
Jan 1, 2023
Puts up 20 points
Sochan registered 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 126-125 loss to the Mavericks.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has gained league-wide notoriety after shooting one-handed free throws, but he's also playing well overall and is making an impact as a fantasy asset while settling as s starter for a struggling Spurs team. Sochan has scored in double digits in five of his last six starts while grabbing at least five boards in those outings, and he ended December with averages of 11.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 25.6 minutes per game.
Dec 28, 2022
Bounces back vs. OKC
Sochan ended with 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 130-114 loss to Oklahoma City.
ANALYSIS
Sochan had been held to six points in 31 minutes during Monday's matchup with the Jazz, but he fell just one rebound shy of a double-double Tuesday night. He's now secured nine rebounds in three of his last four matchups and continues to make an impact across the board for this Spurs team. Sochan is putting up 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists through 28 appearances this season.
Dec 24, 2022
Pulls down nine boards Friday
Sochan chipped in 13 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 26 minutes during Friday's 133-113 loss to Orlando.
ANALYSIS
Sochan ended just one rebound shy from posting what would've been his first double-double of the season, and the former Baylor standout has now scored in double digits while pulling down at least seven rebounds in each of his last three outings. He's averaging 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in six games since returning from a five-game absence due to a quadriceps injury.
Dec 23, 2022
Season best outing in loss
Sochan closed Thursday's 126-117 loss to the Pelicans with 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 31 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Sochan posted a season-high scoring total while leading the team in the category, finishing one rebound and four assists shy of a triple-double. Sochan has recorded at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists on three occasions this year.
Dec 22, 2022
Returns to first unit
Sochan will start in Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will receive the starting nod over Keita Bates-Diop Thursday but fantasy managers should still tamper expectations for Sochan considering he has failed to record more than 23 minutes since returning from injury. However, more offensive opportunities should be available with Keldon Johnson (hamstring) sidelined.
Dec 19, 2022
Back in bench role
Sochan isn't starting Monday's game in Houston, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returned to the starting lineup Saturday against Miami, but he was held to only two points in 16 minutes. Keita Bates-Diop draws the start in his place Monday evening.
Dec 17, 2022
Starting Saturday
Sochan will join the starting five for Saturday's game against Miami.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been limited after returning from a five-game absence on Dec. 12 and has come off the bench since. However, Sochan will return to the starting lineup but may still face limitations considering he was only able to play 21 minutes in the Spurs' last contest.
Dec 12, 2022
Available but will be limited
Sochan (quadriceps) is available but will be on a minutes restriction during Monday's matchup against Cleveland, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has missed five straight contests due to a quadriceps injury and was listed as questionable for Monday, but he went through the team's morning shootaround and will ultimately suit up against the Cavaliers, though he'll be limited in his return to game action. Before his absence, Sochan had scored in double figures in seven of his past nine appearances and averaged 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.6 minutes per game during that stretch.
Dec 12, 2022
Participates in shootaround
Sochan (quadriceps) participated in Monday's shootaround, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan remains questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland due to a right quadriceps contusion, but his participation in the team's morning shootaround is encouraging. The Spurs are expected to wait until after warmups to determine Sochan's status, but the 19-year-old seems to have a good chance to return following a five-game absence.
Dec 11, 2022
Questionable Monday
Sochan (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has missed the last five games due to a right quadriceps contusion, but he'll have a chance to return to action Monday. If he remains out, Malaki Branham and Isaiah Roby are candidates to see increased run.
Dec 9, 2022
Remains sidelined against Miami
Sochan (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's game versus the Heat, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan's absence streak will extend to five games due to a right quadriceps contusion. Malaki Branham and Isaiah Roby will likely see extended minutes with him out again. Sochan's next chance to play is Monday's matchup with Cleveland.
Dec 7, 2022
Officially out
Sochan (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Rockets, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will miss a fourth straight game due to a quadriceps injury. He was spotted at practice Wednesday with a brace on his right knee, but it's unclear how much he participated. The rookie's next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against the Heat.
Dec 7, 2022
Likely out at least one more game
Sochan (quadriceps) will likely be sidelined for Thursday's matchup against the Rockets, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was spotted at practice Wednesday with a brace around his knee, per independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan, but will likely remain sidelined for at least one more contest. The Spurs haven't released their official injury report yet, but it appears like Sochan will be doubtful, at best.
Nov 29, 2022
Expected to miss a week
Sochan (quadriceps) will likely be sidelined for a week, although his injury isn't considered serious, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game due to a right quadriceps contusion. The Spurs are notoriously cautious with injuries and are likely just making sure their rookie forward fully recovers during a rebuilding year. With Sochan out, Doug McDermott should see extended playing time.
Nov 29, 2022
Downgraded to out Wednesday
Sochan (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
ANALYSIS
Sochan has been downgraded from doubtful to out, as he suffered a right quadriceps contusion in Saturday's game against the Lakers. Doug McDermott will likely be inserted into the starting lineup in the rookie forward's absence. Sochan's next opportunity to play will be Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Nov 29, 2022
Unlikely to suit up Wednesday
Sochan (quad) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus the Thunder, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan and teammate Jakob Poeltl both left Saturday's game with quad injuries and the pair doesn't look ready to rejoin the action following a few days off. The official injury report later in the day Tuesday will tell the full story of Sochan's chances, but he's looking at Friday versus the Pelicans for his next chance to return if he can't suit up.
Nov 26, 2022
Ruled out Saturday
Sochan has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a right quad contusion, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
The Spurs have now lost both Jakob Poeltl and Sochan due to quad injuries, and this means the team's frontcourt depth will be severely tested in the second half of the game. The likes of Isaiah Roby, Zach Collins and perhaps Gorgui Dieng will get more minutes the rest of the way, while Sochan, who ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three assists across 14 minutes, should be treated as questionable ahead of next Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Nov 26, 2022
Suffers injury Saturday
Sochan left Saturday's game against the Lakers in the second quarter due to an undisclosed injury, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what happened to Sochan, but the injury comes at a bad time for San Antonio since Jakob Poeltl also left the game during the first quarter due to an ankle injury. The team's frontcourt will be quite thin since Poeltl has been ruled out already, so Isaiah Roby might be in line to see extra minutes as well as Zach Collins.
Nov 26, 2022
Career high in steals
Sochan supplied 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 105-94 loss to the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
It was an impressive defensive effort from the first-year forward. He set a new career high with four steals and he came up one rebound shy of his first double-double. So far Sochan has been given plenty of opportunity in his rookie year, but a little more consistency is what fantasy managers would like to start seeing from him by the end of the season.
Nov 20, 2022
Scores only four points in loss
Sochan notched four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 119-97 loss to the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
While Sochan's starting role is relatively secure, his scoring totals have been all over the map. He will occasionally deliver double-digit scoring totals and can rack up sufficient secondary numbers, but there's a cap on his value as a fantasy target despite his status as a starter.
Nov 16, 2022
Contributes across board
Sochan totaled six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 loss to Portland.
ANALYSIS
Sochan didn't do much in terms of scoring, but he was efficient in limited shot attempts and managed to pack the stat sheet. He fell just one assist shy of tying his top mark of the season, which came Oct. 28 against Chicago. The Baylor product is averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists so far in November (nine games).
Nov 3, 2022
Lasts 10 minutes in return
Sochan closed Wednesday's 143-100 loss to Toronto with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 10 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returned to action Wednesday, although failed to close the game. While this was likely a result of him continuing to work through his illness, the game was also a blowout and so the Spurs simply went with the lesser-known options. This was obviously not the performance managers would have been hoping for but given his role prior to going down, he remains a viable 12-team asset.
Nov 2, 2022
Gets starting nod
Sochan is in the startling lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan returns to the starting lineup after missing last Friday's game due to illness. The rookie forward has averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 23.0 minutes across six games this season.
Nov 2, 2022
Will play Wednesday
Sochan will play Wednesday against the Raptors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan missed Sunday's contest against the Timberwolves due to an illness but will return to action Wednesday. Before his absence, he had scored in double figures in three consecutive games and shot 56.7 percent from the field during that stretch. He'll look to pick up where he left off against Toronto.
Nov 1, 2022
Listed questionable Wednesday
Sochan (illness) holds a questionable designation for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was a late addition to Sunday's injury report due to illness, and his status remains unclear for Wednesday as a result. A more complete picture of the Spurs' available players should surface on game day.
Oct 30, 2022
Late addition to injury report
Sochan has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota due to an illness, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was a late scratch Sunday morning due to an illness and will join Devin Vassell (knee) and Josh Richardson (back) in street clothes. Given the aforementioned players' absences, expect Doug McDermott, Romeo Langford and Malaki Branham to see increased roles against the Timberwolves.
Oct 29, 2022
Another solid performance Friday
Sochan ended with 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 129-124 victory over Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Sochan cobbled together another serviceable performance in the win, continuing to creep ever so slowly onto the standard league radar. He has now scored in double digits in three straight games, playing at least 23 minutes in all three. The Spurs seem to love having him on the floor and developing him is going to be a key motivator moving forward. He isn't quite there as a must-add player but for anyone who can take a bit of a risk, consider throwing him on the end of your bench.
Oct 20, 2022
Quiet night in starting role
Sochan logged four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 129-102 loss to the Hornets.
ANALYSIS
Sochan was underwhelming in the loss, although the playing time was encouraging. Scoring is not certainly not going to be a strength for the rookie, with his appeal built on board and defensive numbers. He was able to contribute in both of these areas and so while it was an inauspicious outing, he did enough to remain viable in standard leagues.
Oct 11, 2022
Starting again Tuesday
Sochan will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Jazz, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan will make his second consecutive start in the preseason. In Sunday's preseason game, he tallied four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes. Sochan will bump Doug McDermott to the bench for Tuesday's game.
Oct 9, 2022
Starting Sunday
Sochan is starting Sunday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan came off the bench in the Spurs' first two preseason matchups and averaged 19.5 minutes per game. However, he'll draw the start Sunday while Devin Vassell comes off the bench.
Aug 17, 2022
Resumes on-court activities
Sochan (hamstring) has been participating in daily workouts since the end of Summer League, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
Sochan wasn't able to play in Summer League due to a combination of COVID-19 and a hamstring issue, but per Orsborn's report, the No. 9 pick in the 2022 Draft said his "body is feeling great" and he's "excited to be on the court finally." Sochan chose to remain in San Antonio before the start of camp instead of competing for Poland at EuroBasket, so his health shouldn't be an issue when camp begins in September.