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BOS • Center • #88
4 days 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
16 days 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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
about 2 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

BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Sunday’s game. While the Celtics announced at halftime that he was questionable to return, the 7-footer never did. To account for his absence, Boston went small for extended periods, with Josh Minott (16/7/1/0/1 with two three-pointers) and Chris Boucher (1/1/1/1/1) being the only interior reserves to play rotation minutes. Boston is off until Wednesday, when it kicks off a three-game Week 6 with a home game against the red-hot Pistons.
Source: Jay King

BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta continues to show subtle but meaningful growth on the offensive end, looking more confident as a finisher around the rim and showing noticeably improved burst when rolling to the basket off screens. The 26-year-old can be a bit overmatched in a starting role against elite interior bigs, but he’s handled the expanded workload well and has become a useful stopgap for Boston during this transitional stretch.

BOS • Center • #88
2 months ago
Jaylen Brown wasn’t the only Celtic to make history during Wednesday’s rout of the Wizards. Queta became the first player in franchise history to record at least 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while not missing a shot from the field in a game. Rostered in 29 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. What may be holding that percentage down is the playing time, as Queta has not surpassed 26 minutes in any game. He’ll be far more popular among fantasy managers if the minutes increase.
Source: Celtics Stats

BOS • Center • #88
2 months ago
For those skeptical about Queta’s play at EuroBasket this summer carrying over into the regular season, he’s performing quite well as the Celtics’ starting center. He held his own against Cleveland’s “twin towers,” grabbing a season-high 13 rebounds and recording his second consecutive double-double. Rostered in 24 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Queta is providing top-75 fantasy value, far exceeding the expectations of most fantasy managers. With the Celtics playing on Friday and Saturday, he’s worthy of consideration in deep leagues.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
The biggest news for the Celtics was that Brown (hamstring) was cleared to play in Wednesday’s season opener. Pritchard will start alongside White in the backcourt, while Queta will receive the nod at the center position. Queta isn’t worth adding in standard leagues yet, but a good start to the season would change that.
Source: Justin Turpin

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta got the starting nod in this game and was able to make his mark in a way that makes him an enticing late-round target. It’s unclear if he will remain part of the starting unit, but he will have a chance to compete for the spot, and should at least play a significant reserve role. Queta is worth a swing at the end of drafts.

BOS • Center • #88
3 months ago
Queta will replace Sam Hauser in the starting unit, which will allow the Celtics to experiment with a two-big lineup. This may not be the group that starts opening night, but it will be good for coach Joe Mazzulla to see how this lineup looks.
Source: Zack Cox

BOS • Center • #88
4 months ago
Queta has been the star for Portugal throughout the tournament, and that continued in Saturday’s blowout loss. Queta will have a chance to be the starting center for the Celtics this season, which makes him an intriguing late-round option, especially after averaging 15.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game during EuroBasket.

BOS • Center • #88
4 months ago
Queta bounced back after a quiet performance against Serbia. This still didn’t match his monster game against Czechia, but it was still a decent outing for him. He may need to play a significant role for the Celtics next season, and more performances like this will be encouraging for fantasy managers.

BOS • Center • #88
5 months ago
Queta, who underwent knee surgery in May, appears to be healthy and ready to compete for the starting center spot in Boston. If this EuroBasket performance is an indicator, Queta will certainly have a case to be part of the opening group for the Celtics. Managers shouldn’t expect this level of production to carry over to the NBA, but he will be worth a late-round pick if he gets the starting gig.

BOS • Center • #88
5 months ago
In a development that did not make headlines following the end of the Celtics’ season, Queta underwent surgery to address issues with his left knee that had been present for a few years. Cleared to return to the court in July, the Celtics’ reserve center is preparing to play for Portugal at EuroBasket next month. While Queta’s role was not consistent enough to make him a viable fantasy option last season, more opportunities will be available in 2025-26. Boston’s frontcourt rotation took significant hits this summer, with Kristaps Porzingis being traded to Atlanta, Luke Kornet signing with San Antonio in free agency, and Al Horford expected to sign with the Warriors after Golden State addresses Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency.
Source: CLNS Media