Tony

Parker

Parker is currently eligible to receive a six-year extension worth up to almost $86 million. He’s not seeking a max deal, but he’s probably not going to be willing to accept too much less.

Parker has yet to play this season due to a sprained ankle. The Spurs list him in their expected starting lineup tonight. San Antonio has four games this week, and Tim Duncan could also return, so Parker isn’t a bad gamble even coming off injury.

Coach Gregg Popovich said there is a chance Parker, who has steadily increased his work in practice, could be cleared to play Monday. Leave him on your bench until he shows he is 100 percent.

Parker will miss the season opener with a sprained ankle.

Parker missed the first seven games of the season with a sprained ankle and has continued to have trouble pushing off his left foot since returning. Nevertheless, he’s playing through the problem and is fine to keep active in fantasy leagues.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker’s status will be ''game-to-game.’' Speedy Claxton will see more minutes if Parker is limited.

This is just paperwork on the part of Charlotte, as Parker announced his retirement from the NBA back in June.

His goal was always to play 20 seasons in the NBA, and while he said he still feels physically able to do it, he thought it was time to walk away. “A lot of different stuff ultimately led me to this decision,” Parker said. “But, at the end of the day, I was like, if I can’t be Tony Parker anymore and I can’t play for a championship, I don’t want to play basketball anymore.” He’ll retire as a 4-time NBA champion and is a lock to enter the Hall of Fame.

“It’s 50-50. I haven’t made my decision yet,” Parker said regarding the possibility of retiring this summer. “I told the club that I will give them an answer in June. I really hesitate. I have nothing to prove. I want to spend time with my family. And there’s another part of me that wants to make one last season.” Parker made it clear during his exit interview that he wants to play for a contender, so if he does decide to play one more season, it likely won’t be in Charlotte.

“I don’t want to play on a rebuilding team,” said Parker. “I want to play for a team that’s fighting to make the playoffs at least.” Parker added that his preference would be to return to Charlotte, but that will likely hinge on what happens with Kemba Walker this summer. Parker can be a serviceable backup point guard, but he’s well past his days of being a relevant name in fantasy hoops.