Knicks Snag Jeremy Sochan After Spurs Cut

Merlin sees the Knicks adding Jeremy Sochan after his surprising release by the Spurs. His agent told ESPN that Sochan will sign with New York once he clears waivers, on a "rest-of-season deal." A former ninth overall pick, Sochan averaged 11.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists over his first three seasons but had slipped out of San Antonio’s rotation this year. The signing gives New York another versatile defender and pushes the roster to 15 players. Merlin notes this is a chess move for playoff depth, not a headline grab. With an elite starting five, the Knicks need reliable, switchable wings for series play. At 22, Sochan still has upside as a multi-positional defender and can earn minutes in matchups that demand toughness. Expect limited looks early, but real value could arrive in March and April.