Eric Gordon (shoulder) is aiming to return to full team practice Sunday, Nakia Hogan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Gordon (shoulder) is aiming to return to full team practice Sunday, Nakia Hogan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Gordon has been ramping up his activity of late, but he's still limited to 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 work with limited contact. Barring a setback, that will change this weekend, as Gordon will test out his balky shoulder in a full-speed environment for the first time in more than a month. While some rust is expected, Gordon told reporters he's had no issues dribbling or shooting, though he's still dealing with discomfort in the shoulder. Even so, Gordon said he doesn't expect to need much practice time before returning to game action, so it's conceivable he could be back on the floor by the middle/end of next week.