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Why a Celtics series loss to the Knicks could have massive ramifications this offseason

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The Boston Celtics are being sold to a group led by investor Bill Chisholm at a valuation of more than $6 billion .

The Celtics are down 2 -0 in their conference semifinal series with the New York Knicks .

If the Celtics can't pivot in this series, their continued viability as a group will suddenly be in question.

Boston is facing a payroll, with luxury taxes, next season of $464 million .

The Celtics players' families are very tight-knit, fostered from deep playoff runs and roster continuity since the end of COVID-19 .

The team hasn't had conversations with player agents about future spending changes, multiple sources say.

The degree of fallout is uncertain if the Celtics don't make it out of this second -round meeting with the Knicks .

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