Tony Parker 'denies physical relationship'

Tony Parker has reportedly denied having a physical relationship with an ex-teammate's wife.

According to TMZ, Parker acknowledges that he had a "sexting relationship" with Erin Barry, the estranged wife of former San Antonio Spurs player Brent Barry.

However, insiders said that the flirtation ended months ago, adding: "They never had a physical relationship."

Sources connected with Parker also told the website that the divorce was in motion long before it was filed. The basketball player apparently wanted to file in San Antonio, TX last week.

Insiders further claimed that the delay in filing the legal documents was at Longoria's request, and was scheduled to coincide with an interview for Us Weekly.

However, sources close to Longoria denied the claims, saying: "Eva and Tony were still talking about working out the marriage up until the morning she filed."