The New York Knicks have officially added fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan to their roster. After clearing waivers on Friday, the former San Antonio Spurs athlete agreed to terms to fill New York’s 15th roster spot.
Sochan commented on the team’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) with just two words, “Bing Bong!” , which was a playful reference to the franchise’s fan-favorite slogan and catchphrase.
The No. 9 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft from Baylor joins a Knicks team that currently sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 35-20 record behind the Boston Celtics (35-19) and Detroit Pistons (40-13). The signing comes as New York looks to strengthen its bench ahead of an intense playoff push in a largely comparatively weak Eastern Conference season.
A versatile forward renowned for his defensive skills and ballhandling, Sochan played 212 games over four seasons with the Spurs, averaging 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He started 149 contests and averaged 27.3 minutes per game over his first three seasons. However, his role diminished this year, appearing in only 28 games and averaging career highs of 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per outing.
San Antonio agreed to waive the 22-year-old after failing to find a trade before the February 5 deadline. Following the waiver process, 10 teams reportedly expressed interest in signing Sochan, with the Knicks emerging as the frontrunner. New York’s roster flexibility, aided by recent moves including the trades of Gershon Yabusele and the acquisition of guard Jose Alvarado, allowed the team to absorb Sochan’s proportionate veteran minimum contract without exceeding the NBA’s second-apron hard cap. Alvarado has since averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals in three games, giving the Knicks another boost at guard.
Now with the Knicks, his second career team, Sochan will be eligible for the playoffs as he was waived well before the March 1 deadline. Although unlikely to see heavy minutes, his presence provides insurance in the frontcourt and adds depth to a team aiming for a championship run.
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