Shumpert to play vs. Raptors after clearing concussion protocol
Iman Shumpert isn't concussed after all.
The shooting guard will be in the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Friday versus the Toronto Raptors after being cleared from the concussion protocol, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
"He's ready to play," head coach Tyronn Lue said Friday morning before shootaround. "That's a good thing for us."
Shump entered the protocol after banging his head against Kristaps Porzingis' hip in Tuesday's season opener against the New York Knicks.
The former Knick tweeted at the sophomore afterward, saying he'll prove he's all right despite the bump on his noggin.
.@kporzee could your hip be any higher? I got a goose egg on the side of my 💀. Lbs Lemme go prove I'm not concussed this am. #iLoveThisGame
— Iman Shumpert I (@imanshumpert) October 26, 2016
He accomplished that in time for his team's first road game in Toronto, where the Cavs clinched the Eastern Conference finals in six contests en route to winning the NBA championship last season.