Summer School: NBA OffSeason Moves Earn Their Grades

I have dished out report cards for the Eastern and Western Conference teams, along with dissecting what Lamar Odom means to the Lakers.There have been a few other moves going on in the NBA that could, should, and will impact the playoff picture—and they deserve their grades.  These grades are for the individual moves that took place.  Let's take a look and don't forget to view my latest NBA video. New Orleans Trades for Emeka Okafor & Signs Ike DioguThe Hornets got tougher and more consistent when they unloaded the fragile Tyson Chandler for the man-mountain that is Emeka Okafor.Having played 164 games the last two seasons, there is NO need not to worry about being left with a big hole in the middle like last year. They also have a better defensive center now, as Okafor blocked 80 more shots than Chandler last year.Chris Paul and Chandler had developed a good relationship on offense and it's still in question whether Okafor will be able to finish the ...