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Queta (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Nets.
Queta is feeling well enough to move past an illness and give it a go Friday. The big man hasn't missed a game since Nov. 30. For the month of January, Queta has averaged 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 25.2 minutes per game while shooting 64.5 percent from the field over 11 appearances.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Iffy due to illness
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Queta is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to an illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Queta was a late addition to the injury report, and his status will now warrant monitoring leading up to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Queta is unable to play, Luka Garza could step in as the Celtics' primary center, and the team could utilize some small-ball combinations as well.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Near double-double vs. Indiana
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Queta ended Wednesday's 119-104 win over the Pacers with 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, five blocks and one steal in 28 minutes.
Queta delivered another impactful two-way performance in Wednesday's win over Indiana, recording his most points in a game since Dec. 4 and setting a season high in blocks. Through 11 games in January, the 26-year-old big man is averaging 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.1 steals and 0.7 assists over 25.3 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Nearly double-doubles
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Queta finished with 10 points (1-2 FG, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 104-103 loss to the Pistons.
Queta continues to churn out solid fantasy numbers as Boston's starting center. Across 40 regular-season appearances, he's currently returning eighth-round value in nine-category formats with 10.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: 15 points with full line
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Queta notched 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 98-96 loss to the Pacers.
Queta scored at least 15 points for the first time in his past 17 games, chipping in with production across the board. Despite his limited ceiling, Queta continues to be a must-roster player, averaging 10.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals-plus-blocks in eight games over the past two weeks.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Huge night on boards
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Queta totaled six points (3-8 FG) and 20 rebounds across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 loss to the Nuggets.
Queta wasn't all that involved as a scorer, but he made up for it by posting a massive showing on the glass. He secured a season-high 20 boards and has now pulled down double-digit rebounds in back-to-back appearances. Queta is averaging 10.0 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks through four appearances to begin the month.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Double-doubles in win
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Queta provided 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Bulls.
Queta recorded his first double-double since Dec 7, turning in a serviceable two-way performance yet again. Despite his playing time fluctuating, the big man has been a picture of consistency this season, averaging 10.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 24.6 minutes per game, good enough for top-100 value in nine-category leagues.
Queta ended with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Queta has become entrenched as Boston's top center in 2025-26, making him worthy of rostering in most fantasy leagues. The big man has averaged 10.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest across 11 games this month.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Nearly double-doubles
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Queta finished Monday's 103-95 win over Indiana with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes.
Queta just missed a double-double in Monday's win, but he continues to hold off a surging Luka Garza as the starting center. Over his last five games, Queta has provided low-end fantasy numbers with 9.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks in 26.1 minutes per contest.
Celtics' Neemias Queta: Nearly double-doubles in loss
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Queta amassed nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 FT) and 10 rebounds over 25 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 loss to the Bucks.
Queta delivered another solid performance Thursday night and nearly recorded a double-double in back-to-back games for the first time this season. The 26-year-old big man has scored in double figures in four of his past six games, averaging 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over 26 minutes during that stretch.
Queta supplied 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 victory over the Raptors.
Queta delivered an efficient outing from the field Sunday, scoring in double figures for a third consecutive contest. The big man also grabbed a game-high-tying 11 rebounds en route to his fifth double-double on the campaign. The 26-year-old has recorded two double-doubles in his last five outings, during which he has averaged 11.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 blocks in 26.2 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Swats four shots in Thursday's win
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Queta finished Thursday's 146-101 win over the Wizards with 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal over 21 minutes.
Queta and the rest of the Celtics' starters didn't play much in the fourth quarter thanks to their comfortable lead. However, the fifth-year center still managed to make an impact on both ends of the floor, and he finished Thursday's game tying a season high in blocks. Queta has scored at least 13 points in five of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 12.4 points on 71.4 percent shooting, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks over 22.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Good to go Tuesday
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Queta (ankle) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Knicks, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Queta missed two of Boston's last three games due to his ankle injury, the most recent likely attributed to rest as the second leg of a back-to-back, but he is officially good to go Tuesday. Xavier Tillman will be relegated back to the bench after his spot start as a result.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Expected to play Tuesday
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Queta (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Queta sat out Sunday's game against the Cavaliers for ankle injury management, but he's primed to return Tuesday. His presence should push Xavier Tillman to the bench. Queta has been a bright spot down low for the Celtics, having averaged 9.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 23.9 minutes per tilt in 18 games this season.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Ruled out Sunday
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Queta (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Queta was cleared to play in Saturday's loss to Minnesota but will miss the second leg of the team's back-to-back set due to left-ankle-sprain injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Knicks. With the big man sidelined, Luka Garza, Chris Boucher and Amari Williams are candidates for increased roles.
Queta finished Saturday's 119-115 loss to the Timberwolves with 19 points (7-8 FG, 5-8 FT), 18 rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes.
Queta was upgraded to available shortly before the start of the game, and the big man delivered an impressive performance. He matched his previous career-best scoring mark while also setting a new career-high output in rebounds. This was Queta's fourth double-double of the season.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Upgraded to probable
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Queta (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
Queta missed Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a sprained left ankle. He appears poised to return Saturday, which means Luka Garza would likely revert to the bench. Across the five games before his injury, Queta averaged 11.0 points on 64.3 percent shooting, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks over 22.2 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Good to go Saturday
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Queta (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Queta has been officially cleared to return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and his return means Luka Garza will likely revert to a bench role. Queta is averaging 9.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks over 23.6 minutes per game.
