Henry Sims to Hornets?

[daymondmyles]

Jason Clark just gave props this morning to Henry about his accomplishments and then Henry tweeted he thanked Erie for the opportunity and he now has a new opportunity in New Orleans. Did the Hornets pick him up?

[birdman]

ESPN doesn't have anything specific to Henry, but this discussion of the Hornets' lack of front court indicates they were going to make a move:

The New Orleans Hornets currently have a roster of 13 players and they will likely bring in some help since they are down to 11 healthy bodies.

The Times-Picayune reports forward Jason Smith has been lost for the duration of this season due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. According to the newspaper, Smith has been having issues with the shoulder since a December game against Oklahoma City.

The Hornets are also without rookie forward Anthony Davis due to a left shoulder injury. He is currently listed as day-to-day and as of Friday there was no timetable for his return to the lineup.

The injuries to Smith and Davis leave the Hornets with just Robin Lopez at center and Ryan Anderson and Lance Thomas at power forward. Al-Farouq Aminu can also be shifted over to power forward, too. The Hornets have two open roster spots and it wouldn't be a surprise if they fill those positions with big men via 10-day contracts.

[EtomicB]

Mar 2, 2013 9:36:44 GMT -5 daymondmyles said:

Jason Clark just gave props this morning to Henry about his accomplishments and then Henry tweeted he thanked Erie for the opportunity and he now has a new opportunity in New Orleans. Did the Hornets pick him up?

I know Davis is day to day with a shoulder injury right now.

I also found this article stating reserve center Jason Smith is out for the season with an injury so it does look like they need some depth up front..

espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9003818/new-orleans-hornets-jason-smith-season-shoulder-injury

Great for Henry if it's true, he was always a favorite of mine..

P.S. - Birdman beat me to it, didn't mean to duplicate

[Buckets]

Also responding to tweets congratulating him on making the league, so it certainly seems like he's a Hornet.

[TBird41]

That's awesome. Congrats to Henry! Hope he can stick both for his sake and because there is something so right about Henry being a Pelican

[DanMcQ]

Big thanks to the @eriebayhawks organization for giving me an opportunity. Now headed to New Orleans for another great opportunity!

Hard work + A Dream= Reality #patience & #Faith

[Deleted]

Yesssr!

[HoyasAreHungry]

Congrats Big Hank! Now stick there and add another jersey to the wall!

[tashoya]

YES!! Go get em Henry!

[SFHoya99]

Go Henry!

[hoyainspirit]

Way to go! Hank dropped 21 and 12 on DaJuan's Maine team last night.

[SirSaxa]

Henry Sims! Took him four years to make an impression at GU. Starts slow, but he pays off in the end. Best of luck in the League Henry!

[williambraskyiii]

Great kid. Deserves everything he gets. Go Hank! Make Georgetown proud!

[FrazierFanatic]

Hard work pays off. Big Henry deserves this, congrats. Another Hoya big man in the league!

[MCIGuy]

Fantastic. Wish Miami went after him. So glad he didn't end up with the Knicks. I can't root for that current squad.

Congrats, Henry!

Add him to the wall.

[hoyas1995]

Well done Hank!

[DoctorHoya]

www.casualhoya.com/2013/3/2/4056486/georgetown-hoya-henry-sims-called-up-by-new-orleans-hornets-nba

BIG MAN U!!!

[nychoya3]

Great job Henry. I'd love to see Chris Wright join him soon.

[bmartin]

Times-Picayune:
www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2013/03/new_orleans_hornets_expected_t_12.html#incart_river_default

[HoyaPride]

Wonder I they could acknowledge it via the public address announcer at the game tonight?
Well deserved. After 3 years, I never thought I would see the day.
Another feather under JTIIIs belt!