EAST RUTHERFORD, United States - Zoran Planinic, a Bosnian guard who was a first-round pick in the 2003 National Basketball Association Draft, was released by the New Jersey Nets.

Zoran Planinic, a Bosnian guard who was a first-round pick in the 2003 National Basketball Association Draft, seen here in action in November 2005, was released by the New Jersey Nets.[AFP]

The Nets took guards Marcus Williams and Hassan Adams in this year's draft and both figured to diminish playing time for Planinic, who is looking at a deal with Spain's Tau Ceramica.

In 148 NBA games over three seasons, Planinic had 2.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists. Last season, he averaged 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 56 games.