The Utah Jazz on Thursday released rookie Roger Powell Jr., an undrafted swingman out of the University of Illinois.

The move leaves the Jazz with 13 players on their roster, two below the NBA-mandated maximum, and opens the door for Utah to perhaps soon make a roster addition.

Jazz basketball operations senior vice president Kevin O'Connor said no immediate acquisition is planned. Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, though, said the team may be looking to add a veteran for an eventual playoff push.

Powell appeared in just three games for the Jazz this season but has not played since Nov. 20.

News of his departure hit particularly hard for Jazz point guards Deron Williams and Dee Brown, who were teammates with Powell on the Illini's 2005 NCAA national runner-up team.