The NBA player – who is alleged to have been sending raunchy texts to a former teammate’s wife - filed his own claim in Texas just days after Longoria filed for divorce in California.
A source close to Parker told People: 'This was not meant to escalate things. He filed his own papers to protect his rights during the proceedings. They are still committed to working this out together amicably.'
The source added that Parker, 28, has been throwing himself into his game to help him deal with the separation.
'He's been coping by focusing on work,' the source added. 'He has been relying on his teammates for support. Everyone at the [San Antonio] Spurs has been so supportive of him.'