Iman Shumpert (shoulder) will not play Wednesday against the Hornets, Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Shumpert (shoulder) won't play Wednesday against the Hornets, Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis:

Shumpert will miss a third straight game as he battles a sprained left shoulder, and he remains without a timetable to return. That may be a positive, however, as the Cavs' belief that they can evaluate him on a game-to-game basis is an indication that the team doesn't view the injury as something that will hold Shumpert out long-term. The Cavaliers are off Thursday before facing the Raptors on the road Friday, a contest for which Shumpert should be considered questionable. The Cavs are hopeful Shumpert will be able to return to practice Thursday, per Lloyd.