Hawks center Gustavo Ayon had season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, the Hawks announced Friday.

Ayon has missed the past five games with the injury suffered Feb. 18 against the Pacers. He also missed the first eight games of the season with a right shoulder suffered during the exhibition season.

Ayon appeared in 26 games this season, including 14 starts, and averaged 4.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16.5 minutes.

-- Atlanta Journal COnstitution