The Miami Heat announced today that guard Jason Williams underwent successful surgery to repair a partial tear of his right patella tendon which caused him to miss 18 games this past season.

The 60-minute surgery was performed by HEAT team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick on July 21 at Baptist Doctors? Hospital.

After being examined today by Dr. Selesnick,  Williams has been cleared to begin the rehabilitation process. There is currently no timetable for his return to the court.