Jeremy Sochan DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (back) has been tagged as questionable for their Monday night contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former ninth-overall pick missed their last game due to lower back tightness, but that could be all the time he needed to come back to the court. The Spurs will likely take the time from shootaround to warm-ups to see if his back feels okay enough to play. If he's unable to suit up, Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie, and Keldon Johnson will see some extra minutes. Johnson was the best of the three in their last outing with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist.

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (back) is set to play against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. After missing Friday's game due to the back issue, Sochan is ready to take the court for the rematch with Denver. Sochan has been on a strong run over the past two weeks with impressive performances, including two games with 14 or more rebounds. He'll face a tough challenge against the Nuggets, but he'll have a chance to make an impact as he returns to the starting lineup.

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (back) will not play against Denver on Friday. An issue with his lower back limited Sochan to 15 minutes on Tuesday against the Clippers, and he will miss at least one full game because of the injury. Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie could receive an uptick in minutes with Sochan out. Johnson has been more productive of the two recently, notching 15.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in 21.0 minutes.

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan left Tuesday's game against the Clippers after playing just 15 minutes, and the team announced that he will not return due to a lower back injury, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News. Sochan had four points, five rebounds, two assists, and a steal before departing. His next chance to return will be Friday when the Spurs visit the Nuggets. Sochan missed 13 games earlier this season after breaking his thumb against the Clippers, and he sustained this injury in a rematch against the Clippers. Since returning, Sochan has played 12 games, averaging 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (thumb) is set to make his return Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns after missing the team's last 13 games recovering from left thumb surgery. He is expected to come off the bench and may see limited minutes as he eases back into action. In seven appearances this season, Sochan has been a valuable contributor, averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and shooting 51.2% from the field over 29.3 minutes per game. His presence and athleticism will be a welcome boost for the Spurs, and fantasy managers will be eager to see if he can maintain his efficiency following his return.