Report: Mavs' Parsons may require microfracture surgery

Chandler Parsons of the Dallas Mavericks conceded last week that he will require surgery on the right knee that will keep him out of all but 37 minutes of this year's playoffs, but he was unsure of the type of procedure.

The verdict is in, and it's looking like microfracture surgery might be required for the forward, sidelining him for the start of next season, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas.

Parsons will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to assess the damage, MacMahon reports, before a determination is made on the more invasive surgery. 

If Parson's undergoes microfracture surgery, he's facing a grueling rehab process. 

From MacMahon: 

In that case, Parsons would be expected to need four-to-six months of rehabilitation before beginning basketball activities and another two months before being game ready.

Parsons reportedly received a third medical opinion on the issue from Chicago Bulls team physician Brian Cole on Monday, and he concurred with Parsons' previous medical opinions.

Parsons, who signed a three-year, $46-million deal with Dallas last summer, played in Game 1 of the Mavs' playoff series with the Houston Rockets before aggravating the knee issue that cost him the last six regular-season games. 

In his four NBA seasons with the Rockets and Mavericks, Parsons has averaged 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 47 percent shooting. He is a career 37.3 percent 3-point shooter.