Boston Celtics
Boston picked up Queta’s option for next season, and added four more years in a new extension through 2030-31.
Celtics center Neemias Queta Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama fight for a rebound in March, 2026. AP Photo/Eric Gay
After experiencing a major shift in the team’s roster earlier this week, the Celtics appear to be maintaining continuity with one of their most improved players from a year ago.
Neemias Queta, Boston’s seven-foot center, has agreed to a four-year extension worth $56 million, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Per Charania, the Celtics picked up Queta’s team option for the 2026-27 season — which, according to Spotrac, is $2,667,944 — and will now add four years of the new extension on top (taking it through the 2030-31 season).
The Celtics picked up Queta’s team option for next season — and the sides add four full guaranteed years through 2030-31. After going in the second round to the Kings in 2021, the big man went onto sign three two-ways and three prove-it multiyear deals. Now locked into $56M. https://t.co/5RMydwyNdO
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2026
Queta, who finished fourth in the league’s Most Improved Player Award voting in the 2025-26 season, posted 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 76 games (75 of which he started for the Celtics at center).
The 26-year-old was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He was originally drafted 39th overall in the second round by the Kings in 2021. He signed with the Celtics in Sept. 2023 on a two-way contract.
In three seasons with Boston, Queta’s minutes and contributions have grown each year.
The news comes not only days after the blockbuster trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but also the report that ex-Knicks center (and recent NBA champion) Mitchell Robinson had agreed to a three-year, $47 million deal with Boston.
Hayden Bird
Hayden Bird is a sports staff writer for Boston.com, where he has worked since 2016. He covers all things sports in New England.
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