The Boston Celtics have exercised the team option for center Neemias Queta for the upcoming season and signed him to a four-year, $56 million contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The new agreement is fully guaranteed and secures the big man's place in Boston through the 2030-31 season. This long-term commitment represents a major career milestone for Queta, who has navigated a difficult path to stability in the NBA since being selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.
Per Charania, Queta previously signed three separate two-way contracts and three multi-year "prove-it" deals before landing this significant $56 million extension. The 25-year-old center has become a reliable depth piece for the Celtics frontcourt, providing rim protection and energy off the bench during the team's recent championship run.
By locking in Queta through the start of the next decade, the Celtics continue to prioritize roster continuity and frontcourt size. The deal ensures that the Portuguese center will remain a fixture in Boston's rotation for the foreseeable future.
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