Iman Shumpert (shoulder) hopes to be back on the practice court in two weeks, ESPN New York's Ian Begley reports.

Shumpert (shoulder) hopes to be back on the practice court in two weeks, ESPN New York's Ian Begley reports.

Analysis:

It doesn't sound like he will return to action until mid-January at the earliest. Tim Hardaway will continue to be the primary beneficiary of his absence.