"Jermaine O'Neal went to New York yesterday to get a second opinion on his swollen left knee, but because of weather conditions, he hadn't made it back to discuss his options with Celtics president Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers.

O'Neal, who has missed 24 games, is considering surgery. The decision hinges on how long the procedure would keep him out and whether he'd be better off playing through the swelling.

Ainge said he and Rivers would likely sit down with O'Neal today to go over the next steps."