With Sochan out of the lineup until January at the earliest, the Spurs might consider tanking for the best possible draft pick in 2025. Sochan was off to a hot start in 2024-25, averaging a career-high 15.4 points and 7.7 rebounds, and had cut down on shots he has no business taking.

The San Antonio Spurs (3-5) will look to rebound at home on Thursday as they host the Portland Trail Blazers (3-5) at the Frost Bank Center, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. The Spurs are coming off back-to-back losses,