Jeremy Sochan signs one-year deal with Portland Trail Blazers

Polish forward Jeremy Sochan, the 23‑year‑old ninth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, has agreed to a one‑year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. After stints with the San Antonio Spurs and a brief tenure with the New York Knicks, where he was part of the 2025‑26 championship team, Sochan became a free agent in February 2026. ESPN reporter Shams Charania confirmed the deal, noting that Sochan’s agent Deirunas Visockas expects the contract to be at the veteran minimum and not fully guaranteed. The signing gives Sochan a chance to compete for a roster spot in Portland’s frontcourt and to re‑establish his role as a versatile defender and rebounder. Earlier rumors linked him to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Blazers secured his services for the 2026‑27 season.