Celtics' Neemias Queta: Iffy Due to Illness

Celtics Notes: Queta, Deadline, Center, Williams, TPE, More

As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, the Celtics had a glaring hole in the middle of their starting lineup after trading Kristaps Porzingis and losing Al Horford and Luke Kornet in free agency. However, Neemias Queta has emerged as a solid center in his first season as significant rotation player, averaging 10.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks through 42 games (24.9 MPG) and helping Boston exceed expectations in 2025/26. “I think he’s a starter,”…