Sochan has been ruled out for the rest of the 2023-24 season due to a left ankle impingement, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
The power forward will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair the ankle injury, so the Spurs are shutting him down with less than two weeks left in the campaign. The Spurs hope that Sochan will be ready for the 2024-25 season, during which he figures to play a prominent role once again. Sochan ends the 2023-24 campaign with averages of 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks across 29.6 minutes per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Could be done for season
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Sochan could miss the rest of the season due to the left ankle impingement he suffered in Friday's 130-126 loss to the Knicks, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. "Whatever the doctors tell me when they all look at the pictures is when I will know something," Popovich said of Sochan's timeline for a return. "I'm not going to guess."
Sochan had played in each of the Spurs' first 74 games of the season before sitting out Sunday's 117-113 loss to the Warriors. With his goal of playing in all 82 games now dashed, Sochan may be inclined to proceed cautiously with his recovery from the ankle injury over the final two weeks of the season, especially since he plans to play for the Polish national team at the 2024 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July. For their part, the Spurs seem inclined to take a game-by-game approach with Sochan's status, but the second-year forward should at least be viewed as doubtful to play in San Antonio's next contest Tuesday in Denver.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Won't face Golden State
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Sochan (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Sochan exited Friday's win over the Knicks due to left ankle impingement, and since the Spurs don't have anything to play for in the final two weeks of the regular season, the coaching staff won't put him at risk. His next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Tuesday.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Won't return due to ankle
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Sochan won't return to Friday's game against the Knicks due to left ankle soreness, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. He finished with four points (2-3 FG) and one assist in 17 minutes.
The extent of Sochan's injury isn't yet known, but the team should have an update on his condition after re-evaluating him ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Warriors. Cedi Osman started the second half in Sochan's place, and Keldon Johnson could be more involved as well if Sochan is sidelined versus Golden State.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: All-around performance in win
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Sochan ended Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Jazz with 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 36 minutes.
Sochan recorded a season-high five steals during Wednesday's win over the Jazz. Despite struggling with his efficiency, the 20-year-old forward was one rebound shy of posting his second straight double-double. Sochan has helped form a formidable defensive frontcourt alongside Victor Wembanyama.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Pounds glass, hits dagger
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Sochan chipped in 26 points (10-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 104-102 win over the Suns.
Sochan's lone three-point make of the night was clutch, ultimately representing the final bucket of the game and earning San Antonio a victory. Sochan capitalized on Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) exiting early, racking up 16 defensive rebounds as Phoenix struggled to control the glass. Sochan's offensive production came from pushing in transition and knocking down his shallow mid-range jumpers and floaters, while the 77.5 percent free-throw shooter was perfect at the line Monday.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Double-double against Dallas
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Sochan amassed 13 points (4-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-107 loss to Dallas.
It's the sixth double-double of the season for Sochan, with half of them coming since the All-Star break. The second-year forward is averaging 12.5 points, 7.4 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.1 threes and 0.8 blocks over 14 games during that stretch as his role in the Spurs' offense gradually continues to grow.
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.
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 in any given contest. He's averaging 13.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.7 blocks per game since the All-Star break.
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Flirts with triple-double
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Sochan registered nine points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 112-102 loss to the Warriors.
Sochan continues to grow as a playmaker, as Monday marked his fifth career game with at least seven assists. He's fared well overall in five March contests, averaging 13.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 31.2 minutes.
Spurs' Jeremy Sochan: Nets 12 points on eight shots
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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.
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.
Sochan provided 15 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Lakers.
Sochan recorded his fourth double-double of the season during Friday's loss to the Lakers. However, Sochan's shooting slump continued, as he is shooting 14.3 percent on 3.1 three-point attempts per contest across nine games in February. The 20-year-old forward is averaging 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.1 minutes over that span.
