Hooped Up

Stephon Marbury started his New Year’s Resolution a few days early as he returned to Knicks’ practice on Saturday after nine days away from the team.

It was his third return to the team since his father Don died on Dec. 2.

Marbury participated in all of the team’s drills in Greenburgh and stayed after practice to shoot jump shots and layups to try to get back in game shape.

On Thursday, Marbury told a Knicks’ public relations official that he planned to return to the team some time after the New Year.