Iman Shumpert Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Star's Shoulder and Return

Iman Shumpert dislocated his shoulder on Dec. 12 against the Boston Celtics. This has delayed his debut with his new team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he returned Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Continue for updates.

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Shumpert To Debuts with Cavs vs. Hornets

Friday, Jan. 23

Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Shumpert would make his debut for the Cavaliers on Friday:

This will be Shumpert's first game with his new team since being traded there as part of a three-team deal on Jan. 6.

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Shumpert Still Two Weeks Away From Return

Wednesday, Jan. 7

After being traded by the New York Knicks, Iman Shumpert is still two to three weeks away from his debut in Cleveland, says GM David Griffin (via Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com):

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Shumpert Misses 12th Straight Game

Monday, Jan. 5

The New York Knicks have confirmed Iman Shumpert will miss his 12th straight game tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies:

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Timetable For Shumpert's Return Revealed 

Sunday, Jan. 4

Alan Hahn of MSG shared a potential timetable for Iman Shumpert's return:

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Shumpert Takes Shots Before Christmas Day Game vs. Wizards

Thursday, Dec. 25

For the first time in nearly two weeks, Shumpert participated in pregame shootaround. Shlomo Sprung of SheridanHoops.com provided an image:

Despite Shumpert's pregame participated, he did not play against the Wizards. 

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Shumpert Hopes to Return to Practice in 2 Weeks

Saturday, Dec. 20

Ian Begley of ESPN New York provides an update on Shumpert's return:

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Surgery Not Needed to Repair Shumpert's Shoulder

Saturday, Dec. 13 

Al Iannazzone of Newsday provides an update on Shumpert:

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Shumpert Dislocates Shoulder 

Friday, Dec. 12

According to the Knicks' official Twitter account, Shumpert has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics with a dislocated shoulder:

In addition to leading the Knicks with 1.2 steals per game, Shumpert also chipped in 9.5 points, 3.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game with his old team. The Cavaliers will benefit from his added length and defensive prowess on the perimeter.