Celtics' Neemias Queta: Comes close to double-double
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Queta posted 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 22 minutes in Sunday's 117-97 win over the Bucks.
Queta narrowly missed a double-double while contributing four assists, an encouraging development for a player whose fantasy value typically centers on rebounding and interior scoring. Queta will remain a valuable fantasy option as long as he remains the Celtics' No. 1 option at center ahead of Mitchell Robinson, who also posted a strong fantasy line Sunday with 12 points (6-6 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, four steals and a block across 18 minutes.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Solidifying hold as starter
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Queta racked up nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 109-102 win over the Bucks.
Queta is staking his claim for the top center role in Boston, starting three consecutive games and coming down with a season-high 12 boards Wednesday. He's played at least 26 minutes each time out during this period, which is enough playing time to make Queta worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Solid effort in loss
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Queta posted 16 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Monday's 109-93 loss to the Rockets.
Queta was one of Boston's few reliable offensive contributors, finishing second on the team in scoring while missing just one field-goal attempt. He also collected four offensive rebounds, though he failed to record a block for the first time in two games. With Mitchell Robinson and Luka Garza combining for 33 minutes off the bench, Queta's playing time remains somewhat limited despite his starting role.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Starting on Sunday
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Queta will start in place of Mitchell Robinson (rest) versus the Magic, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.
Mitchell Robinson will rest on the first night of Boston's back-to-back set, shifting Queta into the starting center position. Luka Garza figures to soak up the reserve minutes behind Queta, while Chris Cenac Jr. could see a bump in opportunity as well.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Productive off bench
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Queta contributed 13 points (3-5 FG, 7-10 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over Chicago.
The majority of Queta's points came from the charity stripe, and his seven made free throws were his most in a regular-season game since March 1 against the 76ers. He played one more minute than starting center Mitchell Robinson, although Queta got some extra run in the fourth quarter due to the Celtics' large lead. Queta was Boston's starting center in 2025-26, but the sixth-year pro has acclimated to his rotational role to allow Robinson to work more with the starters.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Quickly fouls out
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Queta provided seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over Brooklyn.
Queta made all three of his field-goal attempts but was limited by foul trouble, picking up six fouls in just 15 minutes. Mitchell Robinson started at center and logged 25 minutes, while Queta played a reserve role. The combination of limited playing time and competition in Boston's frontcourt makes Queta difficult to trust in most fantasy formats.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Impressive off bench
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Queta closed with 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 107-103 victory over New York.
While Queta came off the bench, he soundly outproduced starter Mitchell Robinson on both sides of the floor. The two big men took on identical workloads Friday, and the Celtics figure to evaluate the center position on a game-by-game basis while Queta and Robinson continue to compete for a larger chunk of minutes.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Blocks two shots in reserve role
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Queta amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Queta played more minutes than starting center Mitchell Robinson, who logged 18 but struggled to make an impact offensively and committed four fouls. The two blocks and a steal helped salvage his fantasy production, and his playing time suggests Boston could continue splitting center minutes between Queta and Robinson. However, the timeshare may limit Queta's rebounding and scoring opportunities.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Expected to suit up Tuesday
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Queta (rest) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Queta didn't play in Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over Philadelphia. However, he is slated to suit up for Tuesday's meeting with Detroit. The 27-year-old is coming off a quality 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks, all career highs, over 25.3 minutes per outing in 76 regular-season games. Queta could be in line for an even better year, especially if he maintains his spot in the starting lineup over Mitchell Robinson.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Out for Friday's preseason finale
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Queta will not participate in Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Most of Boston's regulars are getting the night off. Queta is expected to be ready for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Provides spark off bench
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Queta supplied 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 114-93 preseason victory over Charlotte.
Queta provided Boston with an offensive lift off the bench, finishing several plays around the rim and throwing down a driving dunk in the fourth quarter. However, his lone rebound was a notable shortcoming, particularly with Mitchell Robinson collecting seven boards and three blocks in the starting lineup. Queta figures to compete with Robinson and Luka Garza for frontcourt opportunities.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Available Saturday
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Queta (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Queta didn't play against the Cavaliers on Thursday, but there's no indication that he won't be available for Saturday's game. Mitchell Robinson (rest) is starting at center, so Queta will come off the bench against Philadelphia.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Overcomes injury scare
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Queta (ankle) registered 20 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and four blocks in 30 minutes during Portugal's 98-90 loss to Georgia in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Queta turned his ankle and couldn't finish Friday's exhibition against Spain, so his presence on the floor Monday was encouraging. The big man, who's lined up to share Boston's center minutes with Mitchell Robinson in 2026-27, should be a full participant for training camp with the Celtics later this fall.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Effective for Portugal
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Queta recorded 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals in 25 minutes during Portugal's 95-89 win over Spain in Friday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
The 27-year-old enjoyed a breakout 2025-26 campaign for Boston, averaging 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks while starting 75 of his 76 regular-season appearances, earning a four-year, $56 million contract this offseason. The addition of Mitchell Robinson creates competition at center, but Queta should remain a significant part of Boston's rotation and could retain the starting job.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Agrees to 4-year extension
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Queta and the Celtics agreed to a four-year, $56 million extension Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Celtics recently picked up Queta's team option for 2026-27, but the team quickly moved to lock him up for another four years through 2030-31. Queta averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 25.3 minutes per game across 76 regular-season outings (75 starts) last season, but he does have some extra competition for next season with the Celtics adding Mitchell Robinson up front.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Team option picked up
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The Celtics picked up Queta's team option Monday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
This is an expected move for Boston after Queta put together a solid campaign as their starting center. He produced averages of 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 25.3 minutes per game across 76 outings (75 starts). Depending on what the Celtics do in free agency, Queta could again be in line for a big role in the frontcourt.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Not starting Game 7
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Queta won't start Saturday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Philadelphia, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Queta combined for 25 rebounds in the last two games of this series. However, with Jayson Tatum (knee) ruled out, head coach Joe Mazzulla is making some adjustments heading into Game 7, with Luka Garza entering the starting lineup. Still, it's reasonable to assume Queta will see more minutes than anyone else at the position despite coming off the bench.
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Celtics' Luka Garza: Not starting Game 1
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Garza is not in the Celtics' lineup against the 76ers for Game 1 on Sunday.
Garza started in Boston's regular-season finale against Orlando on April 12, when he played 38 minutes and finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers in a 113-108 win. He will retreat to the bench for Sunday's contest and serve in a backup role behind Neemias Queta and Nikola Vucevic, though Garza may have a hard time finding some playing time given that rotations tend to shrink for the playoffs.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Not listed on injury report
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Queta (toe) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the 76ers.
Queta missed Boston's regular-season finale due to a right toe sprain but is good to go for the start of the playoffs. Over six regular-season appearances in April, the big man averaged 13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks in 26.3 minutes per showing.
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Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Cleared for Game 1
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Vucevic (finger) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Game 1 against the 76ers on Sunday.
Vucevic missed 14 consecutive games from March 8 to April 3 due to a fractured right index finger. He returned to action April 5 and appeared in four games before sitting out the Celtics' regular-season finale against the Magic this past Sunday, and he'll be available for the start of Boston's playoff run. Vucevic will likely serve as the top big man off the bench behind starting center Neemias Queta.
