Mavericks' Deron Williams: Undergoes sports hernia surgery

Williams recently underwent surgery to repair the sports hernia that hampered him throughout the end of the Mavericks' season, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

Williams suffered the injury late in the season and was forced to miss time during the playoffs after an aggravation. He was always expected to undergo offseason surgery, so this news comes as no surprise for the 31-year-old guard. The expected recovery timeline is six-to-eight weeks, so he should be good to go by early-to-mid August. Williams recently declined his $5.6 million player option for the 2016-17 season in hopes of securing a multi-year contract. The Mavericks remain the favorite to retain his services, although they may wait for a clean bill of health before committing to a new deal.