The Celtics face an offseason of uncertainty as they navigate a serious injury to their top player and a massive payroll.

The ending was bitter because the ending was so sudden and the Celtics were physically a shell of themselves as the series progressed with the New York Knicks

With the Celtics already weighing plenty of major changes this offseason due to financial constraints and Tatum’s injury, Brown’s status looms large on any potential paths for next season. Boston getting clarity on his future will be a big first step as they map out their options this summer and beyond.

The Celtics All-Star will be evaluated within the next week to determine if surgery is necessary, the source said.

The New York Knicks earned their first Eastern Conference finals berth since 2000 with a 119-81 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The game wasn't in doubt after the first quarter, as New York absolutely dominated both ends of the floor. It was the largest playoff victory in franchise history.

The New York Knicks beat defending NBA champions Boston Celtics to reach a first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.

But while many have applauded the Knicks for an impressive showing against the defending NBA championship in a series where they did not own homecourt advantage, Hall of Famer and former Celtics captain Paul Pierce wasn't too thrilled and dismissed the Knickerbockers for beating a depleted Celtics squad.