Jeremy Sochan's start to the 2025-26 campaign was defined by a jarring inability to find a consistent rhythm in his new bench role. He looked brilliant out of the gate on 11/06 vs LAL, pouring in 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting to generate a stellar +8.2 Impact score. That momentum vanished instantly. Just two days later on 11/08 vs HOU, he dragged the second unit down with an abysmal -19.3 Impact score, the direct result of a 0-for-5 brickfest where he offered a mere two rebounds to compensate. Even when his shot was falling later in the month, hidden costs often ruined his overall value. Despite a highly efficient 11 points on 11/16 vs SAC, he still posted a -0.8 Impact score because defensive lapses completely erased his smooth offensive execution. When he plays within himself, he is a weapon, but forcing the issue turns him into a liability.

This stretch was defined by a drastic role reduction and near-total invisibility on the court. Sochan started the period with a pulse, logging 25 minutes and scoring 10 points on 12/06 vs CLE. He generated a +1.5 Impact score in that matchup through active rebounding and efficient inside finishing, but that brief spark immediately faded into a brutal string of empty rotations. During a ghastly six-minute stint on 12/28 vs UTA, he posted a staggering -15.6 Impact score, dragging the team down with zero points, zero rebounds, and absolutely no physical engagement. Even when his shot briefly fell, like his perfect two-for-two from deep for six points on 01/08 vs LAL, his terrible defensive rotations and failure to grab a single rebound still resulted in a -2.2 Impact score. He spent the rest of the winter buried at the end of the bench.