After weeks of being lambasted for not doing anything, Jeff Bower continues his flurry of moves.  ESPN is reporting that the Hornets are close to signing Ike Diogu.

Initial thoughts:  He’s better than anything we’ve got behind David West and Emeka Okafor.  Though he’s gotten very little playing time, he’s one of those players who stat-geeks love because of how much he produces in the little time he’s on the floor.

I’m not sure he’ll be a viable backup at the center position, since he is undersized, but as a backup to David West, absorbing 12 minutes a game, he could be invaluable.

If the Hornets sign Joe Smith next to a minimum deal, or even sign Sean Marks back, I’m going to be walking around with a big dumb grin on my face.

It’s good to see these moves happen.