Tony Parker Injury: Updates on Spurs Star's Hamstring and Return

Tony Parker is battling a hamstring injury. He sustained the injury on the Spurs' Dec. 5th game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He returned against the Lakers, but missed the team's next game vs. Denver and the following games against the Grizzlies and Mavericks. He's played the first half against the Pistons but not the second for cautionary reasons.

Continue for updates.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Parker Plays First Half vs. Pistons

Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com has Gregg Popovich's reasoning behind sitting Parker in the second half:

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Parker Looking To Return vs. Pistons

Tony Parker spoke about his chances of returning for Tuesday's game vs. Detroit, via Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News:

On Monday, the Spurs officially listed Tony Parker as questionable for the contest. Previously,  Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express News passed along the team's hopes for the star point guard:

Friday, Jan. 2

Parker Set to Miss Sixth Straight

The Spurs announce Parker will miss Saturday's game vs. Washington:

Sunday, Dec. 28

Latest MRI Positive for Parker

Gregg Popovich spoke with Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Evening News on Tony Parker's status:

Monday, Dec. 22

Parker Will Play vs. Clippers

Paul Garcia of Project Spurs had reported that Tony Parker was listed as questionable for Monday's game vs. Los Angeles, but as the game drew closer, Greg Popovich confirmed he would play per Rowan Kavner of Clippers.com:

Saturday, Dec. 20

Parker Out vs. Mavericks

The Spurs reported that Tony Parker is out of Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Thursday, Dec. 18

Parker Out vs. Trail Blazers

Erik Gunderson of Columbian.com provides an update on Parker's status for Friday:

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Parker Out vs. Grizzlies

The Spurs announced that Tony Parker is out for Wednesday's game.

Monday, Dec. 15

Parker Out vs. Blazers

After missing Sunday's game vs. Denver, the Spurs announced that Tony Parker will not play vs. Portland, via Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com:

Friday, Dec. 12

Parker to Play vs. Lakers 

Dan McCarney of the San Antonio Express News provides an update on Tony Parker's status:

Saturday, Dec. 6

Parker, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili Out vs. Timberwolves

Ken Youngblood of the Star Tribune provides an update on Tony Parker's status:

Friday, Dec. 5

Parker Injures Hamstring

San Antonio Spurs veteran point guard Tony Parker is currently dealing with a hamstring injury, the team revealed:

Parker, 32, has continued his role as one of the best offensive point guards in the league. Always one of the most difficult players to keep out of the lane, where he can either finish or distribute, he has shown an improved outside stroke in his 14th season. 

Of course, his absence would be felt much more on any team other than the Spurs.

Gregg Popovich, who often gives his stars rest intermittently throughout the regular season, has a knack for getting production out of almost anyone. With Patty Milly still sidelined, Cory Joseph will step up as the team's point guard.

Things may be a little more dire if this injury proves serious, but as long as Parker is healthy for the postseason, the Spurs should be just fine.