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On YouTubeBoston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 23
Neemias Queta excels as starting center 
The Boston Celtics lost a nailbiter to the Philadelphia 76ers in their debut game of the ’25-26 NBA season. The game came down to the wire, with Payton Pritchard getting two attempts at a game winner in the final 10 seconds, but unable to get either to drop in a 117-116 loss.
Boston Celtics News / Sporting News / October 21
Celtics’ Neemias Queta gets $2.3 million contract update before 1st season as starting center
It's a big season ahead for the big fella.
Boston Celtics News / Sporting News / October 19
Why Neemias Queta is the Celtics' starting center for 2025-26 NBA season
Boston has a new man in the middle.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 16
Ten takeaways from Celtics vs. Raptors: Queta’s rise and Pritchard’s poise
Well, yes, Pritchard only made one bucket last night, but his offensive performance was still positive overall. While he couldn’t convert from three, his passing shone at TD Garden, especially in pick-and-roll situations.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 12
Clear Favorite Has Emerged in Celtics' Starting Big Man Competition
A favorite has emerged in the Boston Celtics' competition for their starting center position. More news: Jaylen Brown Reveals Why Celtics Have Been 'Spoiled' With Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet now out of the picture, fourth-string center Neemias Queta seems to be head coach Joe Mazzulla's preferred leader in the clubhouse.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / September 24
Three questions for Celtics ahead of 2025-26 NBA season
HC Joe Mazzulla will be leading a team full of young and inexperienced talent for the first time in his head-coaching career.
Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / September 15
'He Should be the Prime Beneficiary' – Boston Celtics’ Neemias Queta Predicted to Have a Breakout 2025-26 Campaign
As the Boston Celtics enter their gap year, this opens up opportunities for their lesser-heralded players to prove their worth. HoopsHype’s Michael Shearer recently labeled Sam Hauser as the team’s potential breakout candidate this upcoming season, but The Athletic’s Jay King has another player in mind.
Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 12
Insider predicts unique breakout season from Celtics’ big man
The Boston Celtics will enter the upcoming season with several questions regarding how they will initially fare while Jayson Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 11
Celtics Insider Predicts Top Breakout Candidate for Upcoming Season
The Athletic's Jay King believes Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta is set for a breakout 2025-26 season after taking over the starting center spot for the Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 5
Celtics Guard Says Young Center Needs to Have ‘Big Year’ This Season
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White revealed the team will heavily rely on fourth-year big man Neemias Queta will need to have a big season in 2025-26. The Celtics' roster has transformed since the end of 2024-25, and Queta is one of two players who will likely fill in at center, the other player being newly acquired Luka Garza.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 3
Portugal, Sweden qualify for EuroBasket knockout round
The group-play stage of EuroBasket wrapped up for the teams in Group A and Group B on Wednesday.
NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / September 3
Kristaps Porzingis Calls for Celtics Young Big to Get 'Real Minutes' This Season
Former Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porginzis recently had some very complementary things sto say about his ex-teammate Neemias Queta. Porzingis, now with the Atlanta Hawks, faced off versus Queta recently in this year's installment of the EuroBasket tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 2
Five EuroBasket stars who could have a breakout year in the NBA
Alongside established stars like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, the tournament also has a handful of lesser-known players on the radar. They may not dominate headlines yet, but their performances overseas show they’re ready to push for a bigger role in the NBA.
Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 31
Could Celtics Big Man’s Insane EuroBasket Output Earn Him Starting Spot?
As Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta puts up on monster numbers at EuroBasket for Team Portugal, he must be wondering "Why not me?" More news: Celtics Big Man Takes World By Storm With Dominant EuroBasket Performance The Celtics have seen their frontcourt endure a major overhauling throughout the offseason.
Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / August 26
Neemias Queta’s Mindset at EuroBasket Will Make the Celtics Happy
Neemias Queta might not be the starting center the Boston Celtics fans envisioned for the upcoming season. But he might end up being the one taking over the job.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 16
Celtics new starting center shows glimpse of what's to come
He has shown flashes of his upside since joining the Celtics.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / August 5
Concerning update emerges about Celtics' new starting center
He spent last season as Boston's fourth-string center and will now jump into the starting lineup.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 4
Key Celtics depth piece underwent knee surgery after season
The procedure addressed a knee issue that has lingered for multiple seasons.
Boston Celtics News / The Lead / August 4
Neemias Queta, Luka Garza Will Have Strong Impact on FIBA EuroBasket 2025
Celtics player Neemias Queta is set to play in the biggest European basketball tournament of the year, FIBA EuroBasket 2025, which is set to begin on Aug.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / July 16, 2024
Neemias Queta shines in Summer League Celtics' 88-74 victory over Lakers
Video: Tomasz Kordylewski Neemias Queta received the player of the game honors in the Boston Celtics' 2nd Summer League game -- a dominant 88-74 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / June 30, 2024
Celtics reach multiyear agreement with Neemias Queta
The defending champion Celtics continued to pursue roster stability, reaching a multiyear agreement with big man Neemias Queta.
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2024
Celtics' latest move indicates big changes coming in summer
With his addition, the Celtics now have five big men on the roster. It's highly unlikely they will retain all five during the offseason.
Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / April 9, 2024
Boston Celtics sign fan favorite to fill open roster spot
The Boston Celtics have officially signed center Neemias Queta to a standard contract. Queta was initially with the team on a two-way contract after signing in the offseason.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / March 20, 2024
Boston Celtics Player Still Being Paid $250,000 By The Sacramento Kings
Neemias Queta is currently in his first season with the Boston Celtics and is averaging 4.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 60.5% from
Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / December 24, 2023
Celtics' Neemias Queta making strong case to be full-time backup center
Two-way player Neemias Queta is making a strong case to become the Celtics‘ full-time back-up center.
Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / November 28, 2023
Neemias Queta Belongs in the Celtics’ Rotation
News broke earlier this week that Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss a week’s worth of games with a calf injury. Though there is no timetable for his return, the Latvian star says he will “be back very soon.” In the meantime, the Celtics must work around Porzingis’ injury with an already thin frontcourt.
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