The Portland Trail Blazers never should've waived forward Jeremy Sochan.
The Portland Trail Blazers waived forward Jeremy Sochan on Saturday, choosing to leave an open roster spot for future flexibility rather than retaining the former lottery pick. Sochan had recently posted six points, three rebounds, and one assist in Portland's preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, competing directly with Micah Potter for frontcourt depth.
Writer Reese Kunz argues that cutting Sochan hurts the Trail Blazers significantly, claiming his defensive intangibles and versatility complemented the team's guard-heavy roster. Kunz believes Portland prioritized midseason transaction flexibility over a reliable role player who had already integrated well into the locker room.
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