Mavs' Parsons may need microfracture surgery

Dallas Mavericks small forward Chandler Parsons might need microfracture surgery on his right knee, according to sources, although there remains a possibility that the cartilage damage could be repaired with arthroscopic surgery.

If microfracture surgery is necessary, Parsons could be sidelined to begin next season.

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.