The Suns and forward Jared Dudley's camp continue to discuss a contract extension, but nothing appears close.

ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported the progress on Sunday.

The Hawks and Al Horford continue to discuss a possible contract.

Monday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline for contract extensions looms and Horford appears to be the most likely candidate remaining to receive a deal.

One source close to the negotiations told ESPN.com's Marc Stein on Sunday that the parties "are still talking" and says a deal -- rated as "probable" by another source last week -- is a "50-50" shot at this point.

The Trail Blazers picked up the fourth-year option on the contract of Rudy Fernandez on Friday.

Fernandez is now under contract for the 2011-12 season for $2.2M, a deal that won't likely prohibit a future trade.

Agent Andy Miller met with Portland general manager Rich Cho and assistant GM Steve Rosenberry recently, but Ken Berger of CBS Sports reports that there is little movement on the trade front.

Rudy Fernandez has calmed on his public requests for a trade and claims he's comfortable with his current role.

"I think I'm happy with this role," said Fernandez, who scored three points Saturday night against the Knicks. "I'm happy with my shots. I'm feeling good with the second unit."

He is averaging 6.0 points in three games, including just over five shots per contest.

Acclaimed director and longtime Knicks fan Spike Lee is certain that Carmelo Anthony will play for his team in the near future.

"I have just one sentence for you," Lee told The New York Post on Saturday night. "Carmelo Anthony will be with the Knicks if God is willing and the creek don't rise."

Lee attended Anthony's wedding in July and The Post reported earlier this month that Anthony has told Lee the Knicks are far and away his top choice.

The Portland Trail Blazers exercised their fourth-year options on the contracts of forward Nicolas Batum and guard/forward Rudy Fernandez.

The moves, announced by General Manager Rich Cho, keep both players under contract through the 2011-12 season.

Tony Parker has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Spurs.

Parker was eligible to become a free agent as a member of the 2011 class.

?I didn?t mind playing through the year,? Parker told the Express-News on Saturday. ?But it?s great to have security,  and not go through a whole season worried if I get hurt or if I play bad. Now I can just focus on  the team and hopefully have a great season and win a lot of games.?

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he was happy to have one potential distraction off the table.

?I don?t know what was going to happen (in terms of distraction), but whatever was going to happen probably isn?t because he signed,? Popovich said. ?He?s been a big part of what we?ve been doing around here for a lot of years. To have him in the fold and be a Spur for this long is fantastic for us, and hopefully for him, too.?

76ers forward Thaddeus Young is hoping to receive a contract extension from the team before the Nov. 1 deadline.

"I would love to be extended," Young said. "Who wouldn't? I love the city. I love the fans. I want to be here. This is the place that drafted me. I want to continue my career here. But I'm just letting my agent (Jim Tanner) take care of everything. Hopefully, it works out."

Young is making $2.9 million this season. If he doesn't receive an extension, he'll become a restricted free agent in July.

The 76ers and Tanner "have had some discussions," team president Rod Thorn said Thursday. "It doesn't appear that we will (agree on an extension) at this time."

The Rockets have reached an agreement with Erick Dampier on a one-year contract, according to sources.

The agreement is believed to be worth $2.08 million.

The Bobcats waived Dampier, who had one year at $13 million non-guaranteed left on his deal, in September.

The Indiana Pacers announced Friday they have picked up the fourth-year option on Brandon Rush's contract.

Rush, a third-year player out of Kansas, was drafted 13th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft.  

In his three seasons with the Pacers, Rush has career averages of 8.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.