Tony Parker

Spurs' Tony Parker (knee) may miss extended time

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker suffered a knee injury on Monday that head coach Gregg Popovich said may cause him to miss extended time.

What It Means:

Parker has already missed seven games this season, and with Popovich never being shy about sitting players, there's a good chance that he holds Parker out until he is 100 percent healthy -- which looks like it could be an extended period.

Parker has not had a great start to the season, evidenced by a career-low 11.6 player efficiency rating as well as a 15.0 percent turnover rate that is his worst since the 2009-2010 season. He has also struggled shooting the ball, and his .505 true shooting percentage is his worst mark since his 2001-2002 rookie season.