Sochan's fate on hold after Spurs allow trade deadline to breeze by

Jeremy Sochan remains a member of the Spurs past the trade deadline, which means his value is pretty much in the dirt. At the same time, that doesn't mean nobody wants him. They're just not willing to give San Antonio anything worth a damn for his services. Teams will likely wait until he's either bought out or walks in free agency to give him a real look.

Don could be right on the money here, too. It's worth considering that the Spurs weighed any offers against the impact of disrupting their locker room culture. Sochan is a positive part of that. He was the first player to welcome Victor Wembanyama to the Silver and Black when he was drafted in 2023, and he's pretty much second-in-command of vibes to Keldon Johnson.

Either way, for Sochan, the goal for the rest of the season will be clear. He needs to up his value in any way he can.

Sochan's jump shot is the key to everything for him

There are more than a few skills players can add to develop a fully fleshed-out offensive game, but Jeremy doesn't need to do all of that. He shouldn't be working on midrange pull-ups or polishing his post moves. If he can get that three-point jumper down, he'll find a home because his defense is still stellar.

The Polish defender has shown that ability in flashes, but it never lasts long. He eventually doubts himself and begins to throw off the offense, turning down open shots and opting for drives into traffic instead. He needs to clean up that last part specifically, because it's egregious and is likely what's costing him time on the floor, since those plays lead to turnovers or bad shots.

There are plenty of players on the roster who don't shoot well, but they let it fly with confidence. Sochan needs to follow suit. Even if he misses, they have a chance for an offensive rebound. If they don't get it, they can still recover defensively, and everything continues to flow.

So, shoot that thing when you get back in the game, Jeremy. Every single time they leave you open, make them pay. At least make them think about it. Play with confidence, and good things will follow, whether that be in San Antonio or elsewhere. Teams are watching.