The plan is to give Sochan a chance as the backup power forward, with coach Mike Brown saying Wednesday that he wants to test the new player before the playoffs. Sochan — who often dyes his hair and settled on orange and blue before his Knicks debut — is getting a fresh start on a bigger stage.

In a recent media appearance, Jeremy Sochan discussed football clubs and locker-room banter with his new team, the New York Knicks.

Sochan, the former No. 9 overall pick in 2022, played solid minutes for the Spurs over his first three seasons, but has taken on a decreased role this year. He played just 7.5 minutes per game during the month of January and was a healthy scratch from San Antonio's most recent game.

"It’s tough, but I'm happy to see him in a situation that he feels is better for him. I just want to see him have his joy back while playing basketball," Stephon Castle said at All-Star Weekend. Sochan is joining the New York Knicks.

Jeremy Sochan offered an honest assessment of his tenure with the Spurs while hinting at a possible disconnect with coach Mitch Johnson.

Following his surprising release by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, forward Jeremy Sochan is planning to join the New York Knicks.

The Knicks were back to practice on Wednesday following the All-Star break, and the coach commented for the first time on the addition of Sochan, the 2022 top-10 pick of the San Antonio Spurs, who was released last week and signed by New York in the buyout market.