Shumpert to miss 2 months

Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert could be sidelined up to two months following surgery on his left knee.

Shumpert had an arthroscopic procedure done on his knee Friday at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. The team said he will begin rehabilitation and is expected to need 6 to 8 weeks to recover. He has been slowed by swelling in his knee and after rest didn't improve the condition, Shumpert decided to have the operation.

Shumpert has made six starts this season for the Cavs, who will take a 10-game winning streak into Saturday's home matchup against Memphis. He's averaged 4.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 13 games. The 27-year-old is in his fourth season with Cleveland. Shumpert's injury has forced Cavs coach Tyronn Lue to make further adjustments to his rotation. The Cavs have been dealing with injuries all season, especially in the backcourt. Guard Derrick Rose, who has been slowed by an ankle injury, remains away from the team to attend to a personal matter. Also, point guard Isaiah Thomas has yet to make his debut with Cleveland because of a hip injury.

Heat bracing to be without Whiteside for several games

Hassan Whiteside walked out of the Miami Heat locker room Friday with a brace on his left knee, and without any idea when he'll be back on the floor.

The NBA's reigning rebounding champion will miss at least a week — possibly much more — with another bone bruise in his knee. It's the second time he's had a bruise on that knee this season, and Whiteside said he doesn't plan to resume playing until the knee is fully healed.

Whiteside is averaging 14.9 points and 12.7 rebounds per game this season for Miami. He ranks eighth in the NBA in fieldgoal percentage (.581), third in rebounds per game and ninth in blocked shots per game.