Sonics extend Ridnour’s deal

The Seattle SuperSonics and point guard Luke Ridnour have reached an agreement on a multi-year contract extension, the team said Monday.

The Sonics had until today to sign Ridnour to an extension, otherwise the fourth-year point guard could have become a restricted free agent after this season.

Around the league

The New Orleans Hornets signed David West to a multiyear contract extension. … Spurs guard Tony Parker sprained his right ankle in practice and is questionable to play in San Antonio’s season opener this week. … Jalen Rose was waived by the New York Knicks, leaving their roster one below the regular-season maximum of 15. … Larry Brown and the New York Knicks reached a settlement on the remainder of the fired coach’s contract, a week before NBA commissioner David Stern was expected to rule on the dispute. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.