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BOS • Center • #88
1 day ago
While Jaylen Brown’s MVP-level play is the biggest reason the Celtics have exceeded expectations thus far, Queta’s improvement has been nearly as significant. The Celtics’ center recorded his tenth double-double of the season in Tuesday’s victory while also tallying two blocked shots. Queta’s fantasy value has dropped outside the top-100 after an excellent start to the season, but he isn’t too far away from that threshold. Boston plays three more games in Week 18, starting with the final game of its road trip on Wednesday in Denver.

BOS • Center • #88
15 days ago
Queta was initially listed as probable, so his availability for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls isn’t a surprise. The 26-year-old center was said to be dealing with a sprained right ankle, though it didn’t cost him to miss any games.

BOS • Center • #88
15 days ago
While Queta’s sprained right ankle did not result in him missing any games, Hauser sat out Sunday’s loss to the Knicks due to lower back spasms. Both are on track to play Wednesday night, with the latter’s return likely pushing Baylor Scheierman to the bench. On Sunday, Scheierman recorded his first career double-double, which included a career-high 13 rebounds.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center • #88
21 days ago
Queta was dominant in Wednesday’s blowout of the Rockets, finishing one rebound and one blocked shot shy of his career-highs in those categories. Add in the steals and percentages, and this was an excellent night for Queta managers. The question now is how Nikola Vučević’s arrival affects Queta, but that may be a greater concern for Luka Garza (19/6/2/2 with two three-pointers in 34 minutes). At a minimum, the Celtics’ frontcourt rotation received a needed boost via the Vučević trade.

BOS • Center • #88
24 days ago
Queta is rounding back into form after an illness factored into his limited production over a three-game stretch that concluded with a January 26 win over the Trail Blazers. Over his last two games, the Celtics center has totaled 24 points, 23 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocked shots. Queta will look to carry over his last two games into a four-game Week 16, which begins on Tuesday in Dallas.

BOS • Center • #88
26 days ago
After missing Wednesday’s game against the Hawks due to an illness, Queta was back in the lineup for this game. He was inefficient as a scorer once again, which has been atypical for him this year. He has shot below 40 percent in three straight games, but his percentage over the course of the year is 63.3. However, he was able to make up for it with well-rounded production in other categories. Queta has enjoyed the best season of his career this year, and he should be considered a must-roster player.

BOS • Center • #88
27 days ago
After sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, Queta is good to go for Friday night. Amari Williams started against Atlanta but only played 15 minutes, with Luka Garza logging 24 minutes off the bench. Williams has been sent to the G League, so he will be inactive, which bodes well for Queta’s playing time.
Source: Jack Simone

BOS • Center • #88
27 days ago
Queta was held out of Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, leading to Amari Williams getting another start. However, the rookie played only 15 minutes, while Luka Garza played 24 off the bench. Neither Williams nor Garza is worth rostering in redraft leagues when Queta is available.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky

BOS • Center • #88
29 days ago
Queta appeared in Monday’s win over Portland, but Amari Williams started. With Queta out of action and Luka Garza back after sitting out on Monday, Williams could see his role reduced in favor of Garza. The pair will pick up the slack for Queta, though neither Garza nor Williams are worth streaming outside of deep fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center • #88
29 days ago
Queta has been on the injury report with an illness ahead of Boston’s last few games, but he hasn’t missed any time. However, he is expected to miss this game. Amari Williams started in his place on Saturday even though Queta played, so Williams will have a good chance to return to the starting unit against Atlanta.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
After coming off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, Queta is back in the starting lineup. With Luka Garza (ankle) unavailable, the Celtics may play their starting center more than usual. Amari Williams, who started on Saturday, could be in the rotation, but the rookie should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta was initially questionable for Monday’s game due to an illness that he’s been dealing with over the last few games. With Luka Garza (ankle) out, the Celtics may turn to Amari Williams to serve as Queta’s backup, but the starter should play enough to provide solid fantasy value.
Source: Taylor Snow

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
It appeared the Celtics hoped to rest Queta for Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, but he wound up playing 24 minutes, in part because Luka Garza tweaked his left ankle during the first half. Rookie Amari Williams started for Queta, but he only played ten minutes. If Queta can’t play, Garza is more likely to benefit than Williams, regardless of who starts.
Source: Justin Turpin

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta is good to go for Saturday’s game, which is the second in as many nights for the Celtics. He played 28 minutes in Friday’s win over the Nets, though illness was a factor. Luka Garza may pick up a few additional minutes off the bench, but he isn’t worth streaming since Queta is playing.
Source: Noa Dalzell

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta was questionable ahead of Friday’s double-overtime win over the Nets, a game in which he was limited to 28 minutes. If he’s either limited or can’t play, Luka Garza would benefit the most from a playing time standpoint.
Source: Boston Celtics

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta was a late addition to the injury report on Friday, but he will be able to play despite the illness. He had 17 points, nine rebounds and four blocks on Wednesday and will look to stay hot in his typical starting role in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta is a late addition to the injury report, so fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place. Luka Garza could replace Queta in the starting lineup, but at the very least, Garza should see a notable bump in playing time if Queta is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball thus far, using a solid run with Portugal and EuroBasket as a springboard into locking down the starting center role in Boston. A top-100 player in nine-cat formats, the 7-footer finished Wednesday’s victory a rebound shy of a double-double while also blocking four shots. Over the past two weeks, Queta, who’s rostered in just 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has been a top-50 player.

BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta continues to be a revelation for the Celtics this season as he’s proven to be an effective rim protector and pick-and-roll threat for Boston’s revamped offense. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks through 38 games, delivering eighth-round fantasy value during that span.

BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta’s overall stat line was lean, except in one category: rebounds. Two days removed from grabbing 13 boards in a win over the Bulls, he tallied a career-high 20 against the Nuggets. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Queta has offered top-100 per-game value over the past two weeks. Given his productivity throughout the season, the former second-round pick is worth a look in some 12-team formats, especially where there’s a need for rebounds.

BOS • Center • #88
2 months ago
Queta put together an impressive stretch in the opening stanza that featured a pair of blocks with a monster slam dunk sandwiched in the middle before adding in an off-balance finish on an alley-oop a couple minutes later. The 26-year-old big man represents a fringe fantasy option at this stage of his development but he’s shown flashes of all-around potential if he continues improving on the offensive end of the floor.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Sunday’s double-double was Queta’s second in five games and fifth of the season, as he continues to hold down the starting center role in Boston. Rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the 7-footer is providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats. While Queta may not be an elite fantasy center, he’s a suitable option for managers who need boosts in rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta missed Sunday’s game, which was the second of a back-to-back. That allowed Xavier Tillman to slide into the starting lineup, where he was relatively unproductive in 30 minutes of action. Tillman will be pushed to a reserve role with Queta back, which will eliminate the streaming value he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta returned to Boston’s lineup on Saturday and went off for 19 points, 18 boards and two swats. He’ll get Sunday off for the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back set, and the expectation is that he’ll return to action on Tuesday against the Knicks. With Queta sidelined, Luka Garza could draw a spot start against Cleveland.
Source: Taylor Snow

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta returned to Boston’s lineup on Saturday and went off for 19 points, 18 boards and two swats. He’ll get Sunday off for the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back set, and the expectation is that he’ll return to action on Tuesday against the Knicks. With Queta sidelined, Luka Garza could draw a spot start against Cleveland.
Source: Taylor Snow

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta missed Wednesday’s game against Detroit, which allowed Luka Garza to start in his place. Garza only played five minutes off the bench in this one, while Queta logged 29 minutes. That was enough time for Queta to set a new career-high for rebounds. This was his fourth double-double this year, and in his first season as a full-time starter, Queta has been a top-100 player in nine-category scoring. He will continue to be a must-roster player for the rest of the season.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta is back after missing Wednesday’s win over the Pistons with a sprained ankle. His return means Luka Garza will head back to the bench. While he may remain in the rotation, Garza does not need to be rostered in redraft leagues. Boston’s other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Sean Grande

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
No surprise here as Queta was upgraded to a probable listing on the injury report earlier Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old center is set to return from a one-game absence with an ankle injury. Queta’s return will send Luka Garza back to the bench.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta has been upgraded from questionable to probable against the Timberwolves on Saturday. The 26-year-old center missed Wednesday’s game against the Pistons with the injury. He figures to return to the starting lineup Saturday given his probable listing.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta sprained his left ankle during the first quarter of Sunday’s win over the Magic and did not return. His absence gave John Minott and Chris Boucher more minutes, but Wednesday’s matchup may lead to additional playing time for Luka Garza or Xavier Tillman. Of the four, Minott offers the highest fantasy ceiling.
Source: Zack Cox