On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks crushed the 76ers (in Philadelphia) by a score of 138-89.
Following the game, the team made a roster move by signing former first-round pick Jeremy Sochan.
Karl-Anthony Towns Reacts To New York Knicks Signing Jeremy Sochan
Via ESPN’s Shams Charania: “Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan plans to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Sports tells ESPN. Sochan had 10 interested suitors after being released from the Spurs on Wednesday and landed on the Knicks as his new team.”
Following the news, Sochan sent out a post that Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns responded to.
No way this how I find out 😂😂😂 https://t.co/AvBMRMYTg3
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) February 12, 2026
Sochan was the ninth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Baylor.
He is currently averaging 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 25.7% from three-point range in 28 games.
Via StatMuse: “Knicks mid-season additions: — Jose Alvarado — Jeremy Sochan Name this duo.”
Knicks mid-season additions:
— Jose Alvarado
— Jeremy SochanName this duo. pic.twitter.com/DHpE4NlWWl
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 12, 2026
The Knicks are among the best teams in the NBA, and are coming off a year where they reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since the 2000 season.
They are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 35-20 record in 55 games.
Over their last ten games, the Knicks have gone 8-2.
Following the 76ers, they will play their next game on February 19 when they host Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.
“This is a significant addition for New York because this was a player that the Knicks targeted at the trade deadline. They had some conversations with San Antonio about a Guerschon Yabusele-Sochan deal. I don’t think those talks got very far, but now, here you pivot a few days… pic.twitter.com/ocktEyQxO1
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) February 12, 2026
As for Towns, he was the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.
He is in his second season playing for New York.
Right now, the All-Star forward is averaging 19.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range in 51 games.
🚨 KNICKS UPDATED ROTATION:
Jalen Brunson
Josh Hart
Mikal Bridges
OG Anunoby
Karl Anthony-TownsJose Alvarado
Deuce McBride
Landry Shamet
Jeremy Sochan
Mitchell RobinsonLEGITIMATELY 10 deep. 👀 🔥 #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/14r0RsSnM2
— SleeperKnicks (@SleeperKnicks) February 12, 2026
Prior to the Knicks, Towns spent the first nine seasons of his career playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
So yall just kicked Tyler to the curb. He has proven himself to the team and a great backup for Jalen.