Spurs' Tony Parker: Will start Saturday vs. Grizzlies

Parker will start at point guard Saturday against the Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Analysis:

After missing the past four games with a sore back, Parker has received clearance to play, but look for him to roughly split the minutes at point guard Patty Mills, who fared well during his absence. The Spurs are likely to rest Parker on a few occasions over the final month of the regular season, so the veteran point guard will likely make for a risky lineup option the rest of week. There's a real possibility that Parker could sit out Sunday against the Kings in the second half of the back-to-back set after returning to action Saturday.