The San Antonio Spurs have been notified that Tim Duncan has decided to opt into his $5.6 million contract for 2016-17, but that hes still undecided about whether to return for a 20th NBA season, a source close to the situation told ESPNs Michael C. Wright.The story was first reported by The Vertical and confirmed by ESPN.When asked about his future following San Antonios season-ending Game 6 loss to the?Oklahoma City Thunder?in the Western?Conference semifinals, Duncan said he would get to that after I get out of here and figure out life. He had until June 29 to pick up his player option or opt to become a free agent on July 1.Duncan, 40, saw a drop-off?in productivity last season, averaging a career-low 8.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in 61 regular-season games and then putting up 5.9 points and 4.8 rebounds over 10 playoff games.Spurs general manager R.C. Buford was asked earlier this month if he was concerned about how decisions for Duncan and veteran guard Manu Ginobili would affect the teams plans going into free agency.Weve been building scenario planning, not just for this season, but for every season, Buford said. You have a variety of scenarios you hope you can execute on that are sequenced and need things to happen along the way. Well be ready to answer the questions that are posed to us to hopefully find pieces within our abilities within collective bargaining that will help us build a competitive team.The Spurs could shave $4 million off next seasons payroll if they waive veteran forward Boris Diaw by Thursdays deadline, but sources told ESPN.coms Marc Stein that San Antonio intends to keep Diaw, which will make his $7 million salary fully guaranteed next season.The Spurs will have to shed some guaranteed contracts via trade if they are fortunate enough to win the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, but sources told Stein that San Antonios long-rumored interest in Memphis Grizzlies free-agent guard Mike Conley has been overstated.Chicago Bulls free-agent big man Pau Gasol is indeed a secondary target for the Spurs, sources said, but they are not expected to pursue Conley.Duncans current two-year deal with San Antonio was for $5.25 million in his first season, with the $5.6 million option for 2016-17 and a no-trade clause.Duncan led the Spurs to a championship in his second season, in 1999, and was named NBA Finals MVP. 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PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Janarion Grant scored three touchdowns and Rutgers overcame an early scare against Howard in posting a 52-14 victory on Saturday, giving new coach Chris Ash his first win.Grant resurrected a stunned Rutgers (1-1) from a 14-0 first quarter deficit with an 84-yard kickoff return, and he was in the center of a 21-point third quarter with touchdown runs of 58 and 21 yards.Quarterback Chris Laviano added three touchdown passes as the Scarlet Knights scored the final 52 points in wearing down Howard (0-2), an FCS opponent that was facing its second straight Big Ten Conference opponent.Grant was the difference in this game in which Rutgers rushed for 375 yards and had 512 yards in total offense. The senior wide receiver finished with six rushes for 106 yards, two receptions for 24 yards and three kickoff returns for 119 yards. His longer rushing TD came on a direct snap in a wildcat formation and was aided by a great block by Laviano.Laviano (11 of 22 for 137 yards and an interception) had touchdown passes of 22 yards to Andre Patton, 7 to Carlton Agudosi and 29 to Jawuan Harris.Kalen Johnson threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Robert Mercer on the opening drive of the game for Howard and he scored on a 15-yard run less than two minute later. It was set up by an interception by Alonte Dunn on Rutgers first play from scrimmage.The Bison gained 248 yards in tthe first half and five in the second.ddddddddddddTHE TAKEAWAYHOWARD: Bison coach Gary Harrell may be second-guessing himself after taking out Johnson. He led scoring drives on the first two series and was then replaced by redshirt freshman Jason Collins for the third series, which came after Grants kickoff return. Harrell alternated his quarterbacks against Maryland and he did it again Saturday. The problem was Howard never got going again. Still, the Bison showed signs they will be able to compete in the MEAC and do better than their 1-10 mark a year agoRUTGERS: Despite the lopsided win, Rutgers is going to struggle this year. Howard gashed the defense with its running game and their quarterbacks had no problem finding open receivers. Against better competition the Scarlet Knights are going to be handled easily, much like No. 8 Washington did in the season opener. 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