Celtics extend Neemias Queta's contract for four years and $56 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Boston Celtics have officially signed center Neemias Queta to a four-year, $56 million extension. His agent, Bill Duffy, confirmed that the Celtics are also picking up Queta's team option for the upcoming season. Queta, 25, has progressed significantly within the organization since his arrival on a two-way contract, now becoming a key contributor with an average of 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a starter. This contract extension follows the recent trade of superstar Jaylen Brown and the acquisitions of Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr. The Celtics are securing Queta's role in their future plans.
- •Celtics pick up Neemias Queta's option for next season.
- •Queta signs a four-year, $56 million extension.
- •He averaged 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds as a starter.
- •The extension follows the trade of Jaylen Brown.
- •Queta's role expands amid recent roster changes.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Neemias Queta extension gives Celtics stability in the paint for years to come
- 2:57 PMESPN — C's pick up Queta's option, add $56M extension
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics sign Neemias Queta to 4-year, $56 million extension
"Boston is keeping one of its biggest breakout stars in green. After a career-best season, Neemias Queta has agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million extension, giving the Celtics long-term stability and a rising force in the middle as they continue building for the future.
"The Celtics are picking up their option on center Neemias Queta for next season and are adding a four-year, $56 million extension, his agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN's Shams Charania..
"The Boston Celtics are keeping one of their emerging frontcourt pieces in place for the future.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:05 PMNeemias Queta extension gives Celtics stability in the paint for years to come
Boston is keeping one of its biggest breakout stars in green. After a career-best season, Neemias Queta has agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million extension, giving the Celtics long-term stability and a rising force in the middle as they continue building for the future.
- ESPNJul 3, 2026, 2:57 PMC's pick up Queta's option, add $56M extension
The Celtics are picking up their option on center Neemias Queta for next season and are adding a four-year, $56 million extension, his agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells ESPN's Shams Charania..
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:01 PMBoston Celtics sign Neemias Queta to 4-year, $56 million extension
The Boston Celtics are keeping one of their emerging frontcourt pieces in place for the future.
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