Following the Game 6 loss, Porzingis addressed the media with his Boston future up in the air. Per Boston Globe's Gary Washburn, the 7-foot-3 star, despite his illness, revealed his plan to play in August's EuroBasket, an international tournament for national teams in Europe.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens refused to address what lies ahead for the franchise in terms of ducking under the daunted second apron and the salary dumps that may be mandatory for its long-term health.