What happened: Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta has agreed to a new four-year, $56 million extension to stay with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. The 7-footer has grown into a rotation fixture after breaking in on two-way contracts.
Why it matters: The deal secures Boston's frontcourt depth at center on a cost-controlled term, giving the Celtics cost certainty in the middle as they shape the roster around their core. Locking up an ascending big who arrived on two-way money reflects the value Boston places on his development and interior presence.
By the numbers: Queta is averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds, a climb that traces back to his early two-way status. The new terms build on his prior contract with Boston.
What to watch: Watch how Boston structures the rest of its frontcourt around Queta and where he slots in the center rotation heading into the 2026-27 season.