Jeremy Sochan’s bad injury luck continues. The young forward, who missed EuroBasket with a calf injury but was slated to be available on opening night, suffered a sprained wrist at practice and will be out to start the season, the Spurs announced.
Fortunately, the injury is mild, according to the team, and he should be ready a few games into the season, as he’s day-to-day and in a similar timeline to return as De’Aaron Fox.
Sochan had missed all four preseason games the Spurs had played but participated in practice. It was unclear whether he would start for San Antonio, but he was expected to be part of the rotation. He’s been the team’s best perimeter defender in recent years and found efficiency on offense last season, playing close to the basket. There was anticipation regarding his i