Celtics sign C Neemias Queta to four-year, $56M extension

Boston locks up its 7-foot center for four more years.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 31 min read

Boston Celtics 7-footer Neemias Queta will sign a new four-year, $56 million extension with the franchise, his agent Bil Via @ShamsCharania on X

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.

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@ShamsCharania 2026-07-03T13:18:40.726423+00:00

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