Lakers officially sign Xavier Henry

In this file photo, the Los Angeles Lakers' Xavier Henry celebrates a 3-pointer by Wesley Johnson in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze)

In this file photo, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Xavier Henry celebrates a 3-pointer by Wesley Johnson in the NBA season opener between the Lakers and Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze)

The Lakers officially signed Xavier Henry on Friday to a one-year deal worth around $1 million. Henry’s return adds needed depth at the small forward spot after averaging 10 points per game last season with bursts of athleticism and aggressiveness.

Henry is currently recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee and left wrist, injuries that kept him out for a combined 39 games. Henry said last month that he expects to heal by late July.

“Xavier earned a spot on our team last season after being a training camp invitee, and we hope he continues the dedication to improving he has displayed for us thus far,” Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. “When healthy, Xavier provided our team with an offensive punch, and we expect he’ll strive to add to his skillset and become a well-rounded player.”

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