Parsons to undergo season-ending meniscus surgery

Chandler Parsons' forgettable first season in Memphis is officially over.

The Grizzlies forward will undergo surgery Monday to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee, and miss the remainder of the season, the team announced. It's the third consecutive year Parsons is having his season cut short due to knee surgery, though the first two were on his right knee.

After signing a four-year, $94-million free-agent deal with the Grizzlies last summer, the 28-year-old began the season on the shelf, recovering from his spring surgery. He suffered the left knee injury shortly after returning to action, and never had a chance to find his footing.

He struggled miserably with his shot, and looked scantly mobile. He appeared in just 34 games, never played more than eight in a row, and never played more than 25 minutes in any game. In 13 of those 34 games, he hit one or zero field goals. His highest-scoring tally in a game was 14 points. He finishes the season with averages of 6.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, while shooting 33.8 percent from the field and 26.9 percent from 3-point range.

The Grizzlies remain hopeful and optimistic about Parsons' long-term prospects, according to ESPN's Michael Wallace. At this point, they don't have much choice.