Jeremy Sochan Sparks Trade Rumors After Teasing His Arrival In Phoenix

He also posted a rather cryptic video of himself in a car with friends, with no context of who they were or where they were going besides the city of Phoenix.

On one hand, it's not far-fetched to call this whole thing a prank by Sochan, who may be trolling the fans and NBA media amid all the trade buzz. At 22 years old, the young power forward out of Baylor has become an important member of the Spurs rotation, and he is widely seen as a long-term player for the organization.

On the other hand, it's impossible not to draw a link between Sochan's sudden trip to Phoenix and the ongoing trade rumors regarding the Spurs and Kevin Durant. As the 2x champion makes his exit from Phoenix, many teams will be ready to make a major offer, but only three of them have been named as his ideal landing spots: the Heat, Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. 

As a young team on the rise, the Spurs make the perfect destination for Durant as a place where he can win a lot of games to end his career. He could also mentor young superstar Victor Wembanyama. Sadly, for Jeremy Sochan, he'd be the odd man out as one of the ones being traded in the deal. The total package would likely have to include Sochan, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, a 2027 first-round pick (via Hawks), and a 2029 first-round pick.

As it stands, the Spurs are leading the charge for Durant (after Minnesota's shocking fall from grace), and Sochan's latest social media activity may be his way of dropping some hints to the fans. If this trade gets announced, then it will send seismic waves throughout the NBA and shift the balance of power in the West for years to come.

With Durant, Wembanyama, and De'Aaron Fox, the Spurs would be major players in the West and strong title contenders for the 2025-26 season. Even at 36 years old, Durant is an elite NBA athlete and an easy 25-point-per-game scorer.

For now, it seems the process is still ongoing in San Antonio, and it could be that Sochan is the hold-up. The Spurs announced he was previously untouchable in trade talks, but it could be possible they've changed their minds over the last few days or hours.

Whether he stays or goes this summer, Jeremy Sochan is going to have a role to play in the Spurs' future success (or failure). Whether he's part of the package that gets them Durant or a part of their long-term future, he's going to be an important part of their plans to improve and it seems he's completely unphased by the uncertainty thatis his NBA future.