Jeremy Sochan is reportedly moving to the New York Knicks after being released by the San Antonio Spurs. His new teammates Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns playfully reacted to Sochan’s TikTok post, generating buzz around the trade. The Knicks are hopeful this addition can bolster their roster following the trade deadline moves.
Teammates React to Sochan’s Social Media Post
Sochan shared a video of someone singing Jay Z’s Empire State of Mind, which caught Hart’s immediate attention. Hart reposted the clip with the caption, Oh hell no… Towns also revealed that Sochan’s post was how he first learned about joining the Knicks, adding a lighthearted moment to the transition.
Background and Potential Role with the Knicks
The Spurs released Sochan on Wednesday after his playing time dwindled to under 13 minutes per game. Although Sochan is averaging only 4.1 points per contest this season, New York views this as an opportunity to integrate him as a key rotation player. Sochan will likely share court time alongside recently acquired guard Jose Alvarado as the Knicks seek depth heading into the postseason.
Implications for the Knicks’ Roster and Future
Adding Sochan reflects the Knicks’ strategy of finding promising talent on the buyout market to strengthen their lineup. His arrival could provide flexibility and fresh energy to the team’s rotation. As the season progresses, fans and analysts will watch to see how Sochan adapts and contributes alongside established players like Hart and Towns.
Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan plans to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Sports tells ESPN. Sochan had 10 interested suitors after being released from the Spurs on Wednesday and landed on the Knicks as his new team. pic.twitter.com/F2dVt3ivEx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 12, 2026
The Knicks and Suns were among the teams who had trade discussions surrounding former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan prior to the trade deadline, as I previously reported on @hoopshype. Something to keep in mind as he becomes a free agent now and both teams have open roster spots. https://t.co/4ByTTkjUX2
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 11, 2026
