Kori Ellis
10-11-2004, 01:39 AM
From Ludden's article ...
Notebook: The Spurs ended the week without making any progress on a contract extension for Parker. The two sides are not close on a deal, and team officials had told Parker's agent, Marc Fleisher, they wanted talks completed by Sunday.
Though teams have until Oct. 31 to extend rookie contracts, Popovich said last week he does not want negotiations to distract from training camp. If his contract is not extended, Parker will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season. Despite the passing of the team's deadline, Fleisher said Sunday he hasn't completely given up hope that negotiations may resume.
Said Fleisher: "I never say never."
Notebook: The Spurs ended the week without making any progress on a contract extension for Parker. The two sides are not close on a deal, and team officials had told Parker's agent, Marc Fleisher, they wanted talks completed by Sunday.
Though teams have until Oct. 31 to extend rookie contracts, Popovich said last week he does not want negotiations to distract from training camp. If his contract is not extended, Parker will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season. Despite the passing of the team's deadline, Fleisher said Sunday he hasn't completely given up hope that negotiations may resume.
Said Fleisher: "I never say never."