BREAKING NEWS: Boston Celtics Center Neemias Queta Impresses Head Coach Joe Mazzulla with Offseason Progress

In a promising development for the Boston Celtics, backup center Neemias Queta has reportedly impressed head coach Joe Mazzulla with his offseason growth and dedication, potentially positioning himself for an expanded role in the upcoming NBA season.

Sources close to the team revealed that Queta has been working intensively on his conditioning, footwork, and mid-range shooting, areas that had been highlighted for improvement by the Celtics’ coaching staff last season. His dedication has not gone unnoticed.

“Neemias came into the facility early this summer with a fire in his eyes,” Coach Mazzulla told reporters following a closed-team scrimmage. “He’s showing maturity, leadership, and a strong understanding of our system. His growth has been exciting to watch.”

Queta, a 7-foot center from Portugal, played limited minutes last season but made an impact with his physical presence in the paint and rim protection. With the Celtics continuing to manage minutes for veteran big men like Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņģis, Queta’s emergence could provide valuable depth.

Analysts are already speculating that Queta could see more playing time if he continues to impress during training camp and preseason. His defensive versatility and improved offensive skills may help the Celtics maintain their dominance in the Eastern Conference following their recent championship run.

“I’ve just been focused on staying ready,” Queta said in a post-practice interview. “This team has championship expectations, and I want to be part of that in a bigger way.”

Stay tuned for more updates as the Celtics prepare for the 2025–26 NBA season.