Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert: Available to play Thursday

Shumpert (knee) is available to play in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Sean Highkin of The Athletic Chicago reports.

Analysis:

This doesn't come as a surprise after Shumpert put together a full practice Wednesday. It is possible, however, given that the Cavaliers are playing a back-to-back set on Thursday and Friday, that the team eases Shumpert back into the rotation and limit his minutes. But even when the shooting guard was healthy and playing heavy minutes, he wasn't productive both off the bench and as a starter to be seen as a reliable fantasy option.