Spurs' Parker to stay in U.S. for ankle treatment
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - France's Tony Parker has a mild right ankle sprain and the San Antonio Spurs guard will begin his rehabilitation in the United States before returning to Europe, the Spurs said on Saturday.
Parker injured the ankle while playing for France against Austria on July 23. He was examined by the Spurs' medical staff on Saturday.
Parker is expected to rejoin the French national team next week but will not be available for France's Euroleague Championship qualifying round game with Italy on Wednesday, the Spurs said on their website (www.nba.com/spurs).
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