The New York Knicks are poised to add versatile forward Jeremy Sochan to their roster after he cleared waivers following his release from the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. 

The 22-year-old – the No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft – agreed to part ways with San Antonio earlier this week and is expected to sign with New York for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Sochan’s departure from the Spurs came after an extended stretch out of the rotation; he played just 12.8 minutes per game in 28 appearances this season and logged a total of eight minutes across San Antonio’s last 12 outings. The Spurs explored trade opportunities for him before the Feb. 5 deadline but ultimately waived him after no deal materialized, allowing him to seek a fresh start with a contender. 

Once he officially clears waivers, Sochan is set to join a Knicks club with championship aspirations, bolstering their wing and forward depth with his size, athleticism and defensive versatility. New York had reportedly shown interest in Sochan even before the deadline and now capitalized on his availability without giving up assets in a trade, adding him on a veteran’s minimum deal for the rest of the season. 

Across four seasons in San Antonio, Sochan averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 25.3 minutes per game over 212 games (149 starts), showing flashes of two-way impact and earning a spot on the 2022-23 All-Rookie Team as well as two Rising Stars appearances early in his career. 

San Antonio’s decision to waive Sochan marks the end of his four-plus-year tenure with the franchise, during which he developed from a lottery pick into a reliable starter and team contributor. While his role diminished this season, teammates and coaches openly praised his professionalism and locker-room presence. 

Now unrestricted, Sochan lands in one of the Eastern Conference’s most competitive rotations, joining a Knicks core led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns and adding to a frontcourt that’s seeking consistent depth and defensive versatility as the playoff race intensifies.