Sochan Speaks on NBA Career From G League
Jeremy Sochan reflects on his NBA path after being waived by the Portland Blazers and drafted by the Texas Legends.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
Jeremy Sochan shared his perspective on his NBA career while playing in the G League after the Portland Blazers waived him ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Texas Legends had drafted Sochan first overall in the 2026 G League Draft.
Why it matters
Sochan, a former ninth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has seen his role shift across several teams, including a championship with the New York Knicks in the 2026 Finals. His situation illustrates how non-guaranteed contracts and roster changes can quickly alter a player's standing.
Sochan averaged 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in 2023-24 across 29.6 minutes, figures that set the benchmark for his career output. The extraction does not indicate whether his production has changed since his G League assignment.
The players
Jeremy Sochan
Sochan is a forward who was drafted ninth overall in 2022 and has played for the Spurs, Knicks, Blazers and Texas Legends.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are an NBA franchise that waived Sochan after signing him to a non-guaranteed deal.
Texas Legends
The Texas Legends are a G League team affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks that drafted Sochan first overall in the 2026 G League Draft.
The details
Sochan's role diminished after Mitch Johnson took over as Spurs head coach ahead of the 2025-26 season, and he later reached a buyout before signing with the Knicks mid-season. He also suffered a left wrist injury and fractured his left thumb, which sidelined him for about a month at the start of the regular season.
Timeline
2022: Sochan was selected ninth overall in the NBA Draft.
2023-24: Sochan averaged 11.6 points per game.
2025-26 season: Mitch Johnson took over as Spurs head coach.
2026 Finals: The Knicks won the championship with Sochan on the roster.
2026-27 season: The Blazers waived Sochan ahead of the campaign.
Season Trajectory
Sochan's path from a ninth overall pick to a championship roster and then to the G League shows how quickly NBA roster standing can change under non-guaranteed contracts. His movement mirrors a broader pattern in which young players drafted in the top ten face shifting coaching priorities and roster competition.
Fantasy managers tracking Sochan should note that his scoring and rebounding output in 2023-24 was tied to a larger role that has since shrunk. Readers following Knicks or Spurs roster moves will see how his path affects those rotations.
The takeaway
Roster stability in the NBA is fragile, and a player's role can change quickly with a new coach or contract status. Readers tracking a player's career should watch for transaction news rather than assume a fixed position on any roster.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in the Basketball section for context on player movement across the NBA and G League.
