The New Orleans Hornets acquire Xavier Henry from the Grizzlies

The Hornets have acquired 20-year old shooting guard Xavier Henry from the Grizzlies in a three team deal also involving the 76ers.  Henry played in 38 games (16 starts) last season as a rookie for the Grizzlies and he averaged 13.9 minutes, 4.3 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.5 assists per game.  He has an ankle problem, so it’s going to be a little while before he’s ready to get back on the basketball court.  The Hornets have sent the 76ers a second round pick in 2013 as their part of the deal.  24-year old power forward Marreese Speights has been sent from the Sixers to the Grizzlies as part of this deal and the Sixers received a 2nd round pick in 2012 from the Grizzlies.  This was a good deal for the Hornets as Henry is a player with a lot of talent.