Lakers forward Luol Deng underwent successful surgery today on his right pectoral muscle, the team announced via Twitter. The 32-year-old is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp.
Deng appeared in just 56 games this season after signing a four-year, $72MM deal last summer. He started 49 times, but averaged just 26.5 minutes per night as his scoring average dropped to a career-low 7.6 points per game.
The Lakers shut down Deng in mid-March, presumably to give more time to their younger players, but the pectoral problem may have played a role in that decision. Deng still has three seasons and $54MM left on his contract.