Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters will undergo season-ending surgery on his troublesome left ankle, league sources told ESPN.
Waiters is likely to have the surgery sometime within the next two weeks.
Before arriving at his decision, he consulted with specialists to weigh the possibility of season-ending surgery or a procedure that could've allowed him to return before the playoffs.
Waiters sprained the ankle on Dec. 23, causing him to miss the past eight games. His recovery is expected to take four to six months, a league source said.