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Position
G
 
Jersey
9
Name  Tony Parker
Born  5/17/1982
Height  6-2
Weight  180
College  None
5/25/2013 10:14:00 AM
Description: Spurs guard Tony Parker went for a precautionary MRI on his injured calf which showed nothing serious and he'll be ready for Game 3 of the series with Memphis.
Insight: Parker leads San Antonio with 21.6 ppg this postseason and though he won't be 100 percent healthy there is no chance he misses any time. He's played almost 42 minutes in Game 2 of the series, dishing out 18 assists to go along with 15 points.
 
5/22/2013 6:39:00 PM
Description: According to Dan McCarney from the San Antonio News Express, Spurs guard Tony Parker will go for a precautionary MRI on his injured calf.
Insight: Parker should be ready for Saturday's Game 3 in Memphis. He leads San Antonio with 21.6 ppg this postseason.
 
5/19/2013 7:32:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker led all scorers with 20 points Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Insight: Parker has scored 20 points or more in eight of 11 games this postseason. Game 2 is Tuesday night in San Antonio.
 
5/12/2013 12:46:00 PM
Description: San Antonio guard Tony Parker (calf) is expected to play Sunday despite a the injury.
Insight: There has never been a doubt that he would play, but the Spurs are relying on Parker more in the playoffs than the regular season. He's averaging 24.1 ppg on 19.6 field goal attempts in seven playoff games versus 20.3 and 15.1 attempts in the regular season.
 
4/17/2013 6:43:00 PM
Description: San Antonio guard Tony Parker (neck) is expected to play Wednesday, according to beat writer Jeff McDonald.
Insight: However, fantasy owners shouldn't expect him to play anything close to his usual 33 mpg. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's No. 1 concern is having his stars ready for the postseason.
 
4/15/2013 4:10:00 PM
Description: San Antonio guard Tony Parker (neck) will miss Monday's game against Golden State.
Insight: The Spurs still have a chance to catch Oklahoma City for the top seed in the west, but it appears that they will be satisfied with the No. 2 seed and hope to be healthier for the playoffs.
 
4/12/2013 4:45:00 PM
Description: San Antonio guard Tony Parker (neck) is expected to play Friday night, according to Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express-News.
Insight: Parker fought the Spurs' coaching staff to play Wednesday and vowed Thursday that he would play tonight.
 
4/11/2013 5:49:00 PM
Description: San Antonio guard Tony Parker (neck) vowed to play Friday against the Kings, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Insight: Parker fought the Spurs' coaching staff to play Wednesday, but the team is playing it extra cautious with Manu Ginobili and Boris Diaw also suffering injuries recently.
 
4/10/2013 9:43:00 PM
Description: San Antonio guard Tony Parker won't be on the court Wednesday against Denver. He's out with a sore neck. SOURCE: Denver Nuggets on Twitter.
Insight: Nando de Colo will grab the start in his place. Parker will probably be a game-time decision Friday night versus Sacramento.
 
4/10/2013 5:22:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker (neck) has been downgraded to a game-time decision Wednesday against the Nuggets, according to beat writer Mike Monroe.
Insight: Parker was listed as probable on Tuesday night. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Parker is fighting him to play but the coaches are paranoid. "I need a healthy Tony Parker," he said.
 
4/9/2013 7:58:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker is listed as probable for Wednesday's game at Denver, according to Mike Monroe of the San Antonio Express-News. He missed Saturday's game with a sore neck.
Insight: The Spurs have a one-game lead on Oklahoma City for the top seed in the Western Conference so look for Parker to play.
 
4/8/2013 7:51:00 PM
Description: Jeff McDonald from the San Antonio Express News is reporting that Spurs guard Tony Parker is unlikely to play Wednesday against Denver. He's dealing with multiple injuries.
Insight: A sore neck kept Parker out on Saturday and he's also been struggling with ankle, leg and finger issues. Gregg Popovich never minds giving his star players a little extra rest but if Parker doesn't play, the Spurs might miss out on getting the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
 
4/6/2013 12:16:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss Saturday's game against Atlanta with a sore neck.
Insight: Parker has been a great source of stats for fantasy owners this season (20.6 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 7.5 apg, but he's missed a few games down the stretch as the team readies for the playoffs.
 
4/3/2013 8:32:00 PM
Description: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said that he expects everyone besides Manu Ginobili (hamstring) to play Thursday against the Thunder. SOURCE: Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News
Insight: Ginobili is the only one who is really injured. Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard will miss Wednesday's game but Tim Duncan is expected to play.
 
4/3/2013 5:04:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game, according to Sam Amick of USA Today.
Insight: You can expect Parker and Tim Duncan to be in and out of the lineup down the stretch as the team prepares for the playoffs.
 
3/28/2013 6:13:00 PM
Description: X-rays on Tony Parker's injured finger came back negative according to Jeff McDonald from the San Antonio Express-News.
Insight: He's expected to play Friday night versus the Clippers. Parker has averaged 21 ppg and 7.7 apg since returning from an ankle injury about a week ago.
 
3/22/2013 7:43:00 PM
Description: Tony Parker will start at point guard Friday night against Utah. He's been sidelined for the last three weeks after suffering a sprained ankle March 1st against Sacramento.
Insight: Cory Joseph (4.4 ppg) will move to the bench to make room for Parker in the starting five. The Spurs went 6-2 while Parker was out.
 
3/22/2013 1:05:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker is expected to return from a sprained ankle Friday against the Jazz. SOURCE: Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News.
Insight: Parker has missed the last eight games with the injury. He's averaging 21 points, 7.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds and shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 82.9 percent from the foul line this season.
 
3/21/2013 4:28:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker could return from a sprained ankle Friday after participating in 5-on-5 practice Thursday. SOURCE: Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News.
Insight: Parker has missed the last eight games with the injury. He's averaging 21 points, 7.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds and shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 82.9 percent from the foul line this season.
 
3/19/2013 3:26:00 PM
Description: Spurs point guard Tony Parker practiced on Tuesday, but will not play on Wednesday, according to Spurs beat writer Jeff McDonald. He could be back for the weekend, however.
Insight: Parker was playing at an MVP level (21.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 7.6 apg), so if any fantasy owner mistakenly dropped him in your league, run don't walk, to pick him up.
 

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