Negotations between the San Antonio Spurs and their point guard Tony Parker appear to be moving along.  Team officials hope to complete an extension by the end of the week.  

"Everybody knows I like San Antonio and I would love to stay here, so why not do it now?" Parker said. "But if we can't find an agreement, I will wait one more year. I am not in a rush."

Spurs officials have indicated they have no problem tabling negotiations until next summer because it will allow them to see how the league's salary structure is altered after the current collective bargaining agreement expires.

Suspending negotiations, however, is not without risk. Though the Spurs could match any offer Parker receives at the end of the season, if another team makes him a maximum offer, and the league's salary rules aren't significantly changed, they might have to spend more to keep him than they would now. Parker also could sign a one-year deal with the Spurs then become an unrestricted free agent after the 2005-06 season.