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Iman Shumpert expected to return against Chicago; Richard Jefferson missed practice with knee tendonitis

CHICAGO -- Cavs guard Iman Shumpert practiced Wednesday and coach Tyronn Lue said he thought Shumpert would play against the Bulls Thursday.

Shumpert has missed the past two games with right knee soreness.

"He practiced today, full practice," Lue mentioned.

Richard Jefferson said he didn't practice Wednesday because of some knee tendonitis. Kyle Korver (left foot soreness) didn't practice, but will work out before Friday's game with the hope of playing Sunday.

After the Cavs were pounded 103-74 by the Spurs on Monday, Lue mentioned he was considering resting his key players for large swaths of the remaining nine games -- which would surely eliminate the Cavs from contention for the No.