Russian giant Pavel Podkolzin (C, 2'26, 21) has been realeased by the Dallas Mavericks and has become a free agent. After two difficult seasons in NBA (losed the first 59 games of the 2005-06 season with a stress fracture in his right foot) player hasn't been able to find his place in the American league, and could be thinking of Europe again, where some teams have showed real interest in him.

Acquired from the Utah Jazz after being selected 21st in the 2004 NBA Draft, Podkolzin played a total of six games over the last two seasons and averaged 0.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.5 blocks in 4.7 minutes per game.

4.8.2006