Overview
- New York finalized Sochan’s addition after he cleared waivers, filling the Knicks’ 15th roster spot on a prorated veteran-minimum deal.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that about 10 teams showed interest before Sochan chose the Knicks.
- San Antonio waived Sochan after failing to find a trade before the February 5 deadline, following a season of reduced minutes and averages of 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes over 28 games.
- The Knicks’ prior deadline maneuvering, including moving Guerschon Yabusele and adding Jose Alvarado, preserved room below the second apron and enabled the signing.
- Sochan is playoff-eligible due to the timing of his release, and his first meeting with the Spurs as a Knick comes March 1 at Madison Square Garden, with Stephon Castle quipping it will be ISO if they match up.