Updated: January 5, 2012, 12:53 pm ET

Xavier Henry hoping to return in two weeks

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Newly acquired swingman Xavier Henry hopes to make his New Orleans Hornets debut in approximately two weeks as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.Henry, who was picked up in a three-team trade with the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, told the New Orleans Times-Picayune his return could be as early as 10 days from now.The 20-year-old Belgium native suffered torn ligaments in his right ankle after playing just 38 games as a rookie last season due to a knee injury.Henry averaged 4.3 points in just under 14 minutes last season.

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