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After putting together the best season of his NBA career, big man Neemias Queta enters next year with a familiar mindset: there’s still room to grow. The Celtics big man took a significant step forward last season, establishing himself as a reliable part of Boston’s rotation, but he isn’t treating that progress as a finish line.

Boston Celtics News / EssentiallySports / September 27

NBA Analyst Names 6th Year Celtics Star as 'Most Underrated Player' in the League

The Boston Celtics entered last season expecting a step back. Instead, they finished 56-26 and secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown carried much of the scoring burden with Jayson Tatum sidelined for most of the year.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Celtics’ Neemias Queta sounds off on Mitchell Robinson potentially stealing job

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta reacted to joining forces with champion New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson this upcoming season. Queta’s breakout season earned him a contract extension over the summer, signing a four-year, $56 million deal ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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Celtics Center On Potential Starting Role: 'That’s a thing to figure out'

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Neemias Queta quiets Celtics’ critics, stands firm on contending status

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

Neemias Queta won’t splurge $100,000 to train with NBA legend

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Celtics Lock In Frontcourt Future as Queta Earns 4‑Year Extension

The Boston Celtics didn’t wait long to make their intentions clear: Neemias Queta is part of their future. After picking up his team option earlier in the week, the Celtics moved quickly to secure the 7‑footer with a fully guaranteed four‑year, $56 million extension, a deal that reflects both his rise and the franchise’s belief in what comes next.

Boston Celtics News / Ball Exclusives / July 3

Celtics extend starting center Neemias Queta

The Boston Celtics signed center Neemias Queta to an extension on Friday according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Queta, who was entering the final year of his deal, signed a four-year contract worth $56 million after a career best season averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3

NBA Free Agency: Celtics, Neemias Queta, Pistons, Javonte Green, Sixers

The Celtics are keeping one of their emerging big men in Boston for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Boston has agreed to a four-year, $56 million extension with center Neemias Queta.

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Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / July 3

Report: Celtics' Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension

The Boston Celtics are picking up their team option on Neemias Queta for next season and will sign the 7-foot center to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million contract extension.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 3

Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

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Celtics, Neemias Queta Agree To Four-Year Extension

After exercising his $2.67MM team option for the 2026/27 season earlier this week, the Celtics have reached an agreement with Neemias Queta on a longer-term deal.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Celtics Announce Neemias Queta Decision Decision After One Season Starting

Both Neemias Queta and the Boston Celtics overachieved during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. With many expecting Boston to have a rebuilding year, guard Jaylen Brown, along with a cast of role players that included Queta, defied preseason odds.

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Video Breakdown: Neemias Queta's 'Night and Day' Growth Screening To Create Shots

Neemias Queta is on a roll. His production has been consistently good for the Boston Celtics this season, averaging a solid 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 4

In One Season, Neemias Queta Has Gone From Playing Garbage Time to Helping Create It

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NBA News / Field Level Media / March 2

Bucks out to contain emerging center Neemias Queta, Celtics

The Milwaukee Bucks will be dealing with two quality centers when they face the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night. The center position was a question mark for the Celtics when the season began, but it's turned into one of the team's strengths.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 31

Video breakdown: Neemias Queta's growth for Boston Celtics highlighted in two plays

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