One Player from Every NBA Team Who Needs a Fresh Start

There are a fair amount of NBA players that have worn out their welcome with their current club.

With the lockout remaining firmly in tact and no resolution in sight, it should give teams plenty of time to evaluate which players should remain in the fold and who should search for greener pastures.

The new Collective Bargaining Agreement will certainly impose harsher financial restrictions on team's expenditures, and those decision makers will have to make some tough calls.

Here's one member from each team that should look to put the past in the rear view mirror and just move on.

Atlanta Hawks: Josh Smith

The Hawks made no secret about Smith's availability prior to the draft, and it's possible that a divorce may be in the best interest of both parties moving forward.

Despite nearly having $26 million remaining on his current contract, Smith would be a major upgrade along the front line for a plethora of clubs looking to add athleticism.

Atlanta could use the financial flexibility to pursue a true center, which would allow Al Horford to slide to his natural power forward spot.

Boston Celtics: Glen Davis

Davis is an unrestricted free agent, and General Manager Danny Ainge has already stated that it's important the team doesn't overpay to retain him.

With Boston having drafted JaJuan Johnson, a stretch power forward, Davis' tenure may be coming to a close in Beantown despite his desire to stick around.

He'd be better off on another club with an increased role, as that's something that the Celtics are not likely to be interested in giving him.

Charlotte Bobcats: Tyrus Thomas

Thomas' potential has always been very real since he entered the NBA, but he's had a tough time translating that into production.

Since being drafted in 2006, Thomas has failed to average more than 28 minutes of court time in the regular season, and it's about time that he got an opportunity to shine.

He's struggled with health over the last few seasons, but if he's fully healthy, an interested team could steal Thomas away from the Bobcats.

Chicago Bulls: Keith Bogans

Bogans was signed to be a defensive stopper for Chicago last season, and despite his starting job, he never carved out a role with the Bulls.

Averaging less than 18 minutes per game, Bogans never really got it going for his team last season, and endured a rash of criticism in the process.

With the team thought to be targeting an offensive-minded shooting guard in free agency and serious depth off the bench, Bogans may be best suited for another team.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Antawn Jamison

Jamison was left behind and was a victim of Cleveland's rebuilding effort last season, and it would be nice to see him land on a contender going forward.

A veteran of the game, Jamison's attack isn't what it once was at a younger age, but he can certainly be extremely productive for a team lacking punch along the front line.

He's an unrestricted free agent after 2011-12, so his expiring contract should draw some interest on the trade market if the Cavs hope to strike a deal.

Dallas Mavericks: Brendan Haywood

When Haywood re-signed long-term contract with the Mavericks, he wasn't expecting to play second fiddle at the center position.

However, it was pretty clear that Dallas made the right call in acquiring Tyson Chandler, and if the team re-signs him, Haywood can really help a lot of teams that need it in the middle.

He's got size and athleticism, and although he doesn't have the polished offensive game that some big men possess, he's got plenty to offer to a club that's struggling to find a fit.

Denver Nuggets: Al Harrington

Harrington signed a ridiculous five-year, $34 million deal to join the Nuggets prior to last season, and his initial go-around with the team yielded less than promising results.

With another four seasons on his deal, it's going to be tough to move him in a trade, but there are a plethora of "bad" contracts in the league that can be swapped with his.

He excelled in an up-tempo offense during his tenure with the Knicks, and he's best suited for a system that plays to his strengths.

Detroit Pistons: Richard Hamilton

Hamilton's name has been on the block for quite some time, and he was a non-factor for a large period for the Pistons due to an ongoing feud with ex-coach John Kuester.

It's possible that Hamilton could look to repair his tenure in Detroit with Lawrence Frank now at the helm, but with the team rebuilding and the shooting guard aging, it wouldn't surprise me to see the club pursue a deal in order to achieve financial relief.

He's got two years left on his current deal at a smidgen over $20 million, and he would be a nice fit for a team in win-now mode looking to upgrade at the position.

Golden State Warriors: Andris Biedrins

Biedrins is only 25 years old, and despite back-to-back disappointing campaigns, he's got a ton of potential left in him.

A legitimate seven-footer with the ability to log a double-double on any night, there simply aren't enough quality centers in the game for the interest to be sparse in the Latvian.

His contract will hold back some interest in him for opposing clubs, but with so many clubs looking to upgrade at center, it may be time for the Warriors to listen to an interested caller.

Houston Rockets: Terrence Williams

Williams has struggled since coming into the NBA, and he's failed to carve out substantial playing time on two teams to date.

Talent has never been the issue with Williams (he's got plenty of that), so it's a bit concerning that he hasn't been able to make a favorable impression despite his first-round pedigree.

He'd make for excellent depth in the reserve unit for a team that doesn't need to rely on him for production, and it seems as if the Rockets may be willing to move him for a relatively cheap price.

Indiana Pacers: Josh McRoberts

McRoberts is an unrestricted free agent, and the Pacers would be really wise not to re-sign him.

It's not a knock on McRoberts, who actually looked serviceable at various points throughout the season, but the Pacers are a young team that need to focus on improving and rebuilding.

There are attractive options in free agency (David West, Carl Landry) that the team could target in an effort to upgrade, or Indiana could choose to see if Tyler Hansbrough is ready to shoulder a full-time load.

Los Angeles Clippers: Chris Kaman

Kaman's name has been at the heart of trade rumors for a while, and it's become fairly clear that the Clippers value DeAndre Jordan as the starting center of the future.

With just one season and $12 million remaining on his deal, Kaman would make for an interesting short-term option in the middle for a team with cap space.

He's battled the injury bug a bit throughout his career, but he looked like a fierce competitor throughout the EuroBasket tournament.

Los Angeles Lakers: Steve Blake

The Lakers addressed the backup point guard position by inking Blake to a deal before the 2010-11 season, but I could never figure out why Los Angeles gave him four years.

That seems like an awfully long time to commit to a backup point guard who is  considered a veteran, and the signing blew up in the team's face last season when Blake failed to make any sort of impression on the club.

It's really going to be tough to move his contract, but his lack of production has forced the team to target the position once again moving forward, and L.A. would likely be happy to claim anything in return for him at this point.

Memphis Grizzlies: O.J. Mayo

Mayo was demoted from the starting unit last season, and rather than complaining about his role, the volume scorer took it in stride.

Despite Memphis' public stance that he's a piece of the puzzle moving forward, Mayo is scheduled to be a restricted free agent after the 2011-12 season, and the club hasn't shown much interest in extending his deal.

He's got a ton of talent as a scorer and is surprisingly shifty at the defensive end, so there should be a long list of teams calling Memphis in order to make a play for Mayo.

Miami Heat: Mario Chalmers

Chalmers has expressed a desire to return to Miami on a repetitive basis, but as a restricted free agent, that's certainly no slam dunk to occur.

It's going to be interesting to see what his value on the open market is, as Chalmers has really struggled with inconsistency at several points throughout his career.

The Heat aren't going to be able him as much as some other teams in an effort to retain him, and his career could really blossom with a fresh start.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Michael Beasley

With the hiring of Rick Adelman as Minnesota's new head coach, I can't wait to see how the veteran leader handles the Michael Beasley situation.

The enigmatic forward excelled in his first season with the Timberwolves, but after a tumultuous offseason where his name was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, it's possible that his name will be first on the chopping block going forward.

Beasley needs to be put in a situation where the attention can be deflected away from him rather than toward him, and Minnesota is not that team.

Milwaukee Bucks: Keyon Dooling

Dooling is headed to unrestricted free agency after 2011-12, but he would be better off with a new team long before his current contract expires.

The team just traded for both Beno Udrih and Shaun Livingston in the offseason, and Dooling is now no better than fourth on the depth chart for Milwaukee.

A veteran leader who knows his place in the league, the Bucks should have no problem finding a suitor for Dooling should they decide to trim the roster at the point guard position.

New Jersey Nets: Travis Outlaw

Outlaw's monstrous five-year, $35 million deal is constantly used as an example for why the owners can't live with the "current system," and it's fair to say that the small forward disappointed in his first season with the Nets.

With money comes expectations, something that Outlaw may not have been used to, and there was a serious burden placed on Outlaw's shoulders to produce upon signing the deal.

He can stroke it from all over the floor and has solid athleticism, but he's not going to be easy to move considering the length and money left on his contract.

There's no doubt he'd benefit from a change of scenery.

New Orleans Hornets: Emeka Okafor

Emeka Okafor has a huge chunk of change still owed to him by New Orleans, and with the team dealing with Chris Paul's expiring contract, they're going to need a ton of financial flexibility to have a remote chance at retaining the point guard.

Okafor is a stout defender around the rim and a beast on the boards, but his offensive arsenal has never really developed in the way that some evaluators had hoped when he first came into the league.

He could really help a contender both in the present and future, and it's a shame that his prolific (and under-appreciated) production is going by the wayside.

New York Knicks: Andy Rautins

Rautins hasn't been able to get off of the New York bench since being drafted.

The shooting guard has managed to appear in just five games for the Knicks, and it's clear that he's not a long-term piece of the plan for the team going forward.

If he's got a future in the NBA, it's almost certainly not with the Knicks.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Byron Mullens

Mullens was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in 2009, but his rights were instantly traded to Oklahoma City in exchange for Roddy Beaubois.

Heretofore, I think it's safe to say that the Thunder would've preferred to stick with their original selection, as Mullens has provided absolutely nothing to the team.

He's no better than fourth on the depth chart behind Kendrick Perkins, Nazr Mohammed, and Nick Collison, so it may be time for him to find a team that he's got a better shot at playing time with if he wants to make a stamp during his career.

Orlando Magic: Brandon Bass

Bass got some increased burn last season with the Magic, but he's still been vastly underutilized by the Orlando club since they signed him.

A bruiser who isn't afraid to do the little things to achieve success, Bass could really lend a helping hand to a club that's anxious upgrade its frontcourt attack.

Signed to a reasonable contract (two years, $4 million per season remaining), Bass should draw plenty of interest from opposing clubs and the Magic could upgrade in another area as a result.

Philadelphia 76ers: Marreese Speights

Speights found himself directly in Doug Collins' doghouse last season as a result of failing to commit on the defensive end.

That's rather unsurprising considering that his strength is at the offensive end, and it may be better for both the Sixers and Speights to pursue alternative options at this point.

He's got a first-round pedigree (No. 16 overall). so it's about time he got an opportunity to prove that he belongs in the league as a capable reserve off the bench.

Phoenix Suns: Mickael Pietrus

Pietrus lost a ton of playing time over the course of the season in Phoenix last season, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him traded sooner rather than later.

He's already claimed that both the Lakers and Celtics have expressed interest in him, and it would make sense considering both teams lacked a shooter off the bench last season.

The shooting guard has a $5.3 million expiring contract, and that should really help to expedite a deal get done if Phoenix is serious about moving him.

Portland Trail Blazers: Greg Oden

The Trail Blazers extended a ridiculous $8.8 million qualifying offer to Oden prior to the lockout, but both parties should give up in salvaging this partnership right now.

Oden has proven to be a monumental disappointment due to injuries in his pro career, and the team has never been able to escape the selection of the big man over Kevin Durant.

The center really needs to go elsewhere for a fresh start to his NBA career and keep playing when he's finally fully healthy, but it's somewhat of a question mark as to when that will be.

San Antonio Spurs: Richard Jefferson

When Jefferson re-signed with the Spurs, many raised an eyebrow at the transaction considering the trouble he had adjusting to the team previously.

Now, the club is in a tough position as they look toward a future of basketball after the Tim Duncan era, but still have to deal with the sizable contract owed to Jefferson.

A best case scenario would have an interested club offering a swap of another bad contract in exchange, but that may be enough to get a deal done considering that Jefferson has looked nothing like his former self since joining San Antonio.

Sacramento Kings: Donte Greene

Greene has been buried on the bench for the Kings since he joined the club, and his path to playing time remains heavily clogged in Sacramento.

The team re-acquired swingman John Salmons in the offseason, drafted Tyler Honeycutt and has a plethora of bodies in the backcourt, so Greene will likely continue to suffer at the end of the bench as a result.

He's got a ton of athleticism and some serious basketball ability, and he really needs to land in a place where he can play a sizable reserve role in order to re-boost his image around the league.

Toronto Raptors: Jose Calderon

Calderon has plenty of gas left in the tank, but he's really lost some support in Toronto despite some productive seasons.

Part of that is due to his salary (owed more than $20 million over the next two seasons), and with some clamoring for a complete re-building of the Raptors team, Calderon would likely be one of the first to be shipped out of town if that idea came to fruition.

He can really step in and improve select offenses with his style of play, and it wouldn't be the worst idea for the Raptors to at least entertain the thought of trading him.

Utah Jazz: Paul Millsap

The Jazz suddenly have a ridiculous surplus of size along the front line, and Millsap may be the odd man out when it's all said and done if Utah decides to move one of them.

After drafting Enes Kanter, the Jazz have Derrick Favors, Mehmet Okur and Al Jefferson as well as Millsap, and they could really benefit at other positions if they decide to trade one of them.

He's got a ton of promise in his game and almost went to another club when Portland signed him to an offer sheet back in 2009, so there's no shortage of interest in his services around the league.

Washington Wizards: Andray Blatche

Blatche has really had an interesting tenure in Washington, and it's entirely possible that he's the next veteran on the chopping block as the Wizards re-load for the future.

Despite his talent, Blatche has gotten his name in the headlines for the wrong reasons in recent seasons, and the Wizards could really benefit by dealing him to a team that's looking to make him a linchpin of the offense.

He's signed through the 2014-15 season, so it's definitely not going to be easy to find a trading partner if Washington decides to move him. But should the team be able to locate a trading partner, Blatche could very well benefit from taking his talents to a new destination.