Can you say chaotic February?  

Within a 3 week span, 11 trades went down, not to mention the other three deals completed prior to February.  Since opening night, there have been an unprecedented 14 trades. Not to mention, almost every trade also involved an important piece of each teams puzzle.

With the trade deadline now behind us, it's time to analyze each trade and grade the teams on their transactions.  Clearly, a lot can change between now and year-end that might change how history recalls these deals, but here's my breakdown.

Cleveland: One thing we can say about GM Danny Ferry, when he’s up to the plate, he truly swings for the fences. For the past two years, he has not been able to make any trades, due to the fact that he always goes for blockbuster moves like this, which are much more difficult to work out. But, when it works, it works!
This is a trade that will significantly improve his chances to win the East. Before this trade, the Cav’s were in a situation to make the playoffs, but now, they’re in a position to compete with Detroit and Boston again.

  LeBron James finally has some help from new acquisitions who can essentially shoot! Wally World is a 42% shooter from beyond the arc this year and 40% throughout his career.  West is a 37% career shooter, and Smith is, of course, always reliable from 15 feet.  All three will assist Cleveland open up the floor and allow Lebron to go one on one more often.  Now to Big Ben.  Of course we all know he can’t shoot, but he’s an absolute beast on the boards. 

I feel that his sub par performance this year with the Bulls is, at least, partly because he simply wasn't playing hard.  Could this relocation improve his spirits?
The best part about this trade for Cleveland is they didn't even have to part with an All-Star in order to answer this question.  All they need is for Wallace to give them 20 minutes of energy coming off of the bench.

When all was said and done,  this was an outstanding move for the Cav’s.  They did have to take on a bit more salary, but they’ve been looking to deal Gooden and Hughes for two years now.
Our Experts Rating: A

Chicago: For years now, there have been rumors about high caliber athletes coming to Chicago.  They finally make a trade and it’s for some Cleveland leftovers!

Don’t worry though Bull fanatics, Hughes finally brings some size to the guard position. And Hughes should fit in more with the Bulls than in Cleveland since there’s more space for him to drive the lane.  If this comes to fruition, it sets Chicago up to part ways with Ben Gordon at the end of the year, and get a better fitting piece to the puzzle.

Although Gooden isn’t having his best year, he’s still younger than Smith and does have a brighter future, and at this point the bulls should be concentrating on their future.  And with Wallace leaving it will give Joakim Noah (from the champion Florida Gators) and Tyrus Thomas.

Although Bulls fans might be upset that a more substantial trade was not made in their favor, it wasn’t a bad trade, of course pending the performance of Larry Hughes
Our Experts Rating: B-  

Houston: February 21st Houston trades Bonzi Wells and Mike James to New Orleans and cash and the rights to Malick Badiane to Memphis; Memphis trades the rights to Sergei Lishouk to Houston; New Orleans trades Marcus Vinicius to Memphis; New Orleans trades Bobby Jackson and Adam Haluska to Houston.

New Orleans: New Orleans improves their bench by getting a player like Bonzi, who is dominant in the low post, which is where the Hornets had issues. Wells should also help the leagues fewest free-throw team.

Jackson was replaceable since Jannero Pargo has been doing well backing up Chris Paul. Aquiring James is the negative aspect, due to salary consequences.  He's due $6.5 million next year which is the first year Chris Paul is eligible for the max. This move makes the Hornets even more of a competitor, come playoff time.
Our Experts Rating: A-

Houston: They’re finally below the luxury tax, but at the expense of their best player off the bench. Nevertheless, Jackson fits better in Houston then in New Orleans.  Jackson is a ball hog, but that will work in H-town since the Rockets are in need of a shooter while T-Mac is off the court. He also played for Adelman with the Kings.

This is a win-win for Houston since it betters their future, and at the same time doesn’t harm the present.
Our Experts Rating: B-