Neemias Queta

Neemias Queta

26-Year-Old CenterC
Boston Celtics
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Queta delivered solid efficiency and hustle in his 2024-25 role for Boston, averaging 5.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 blocks per game, while posting an impressive 65.0 percent mark from the field across 13.9 minutes per contest in 62 regular-season appearances. He also earned six starts, posting 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.3 blocks in 24.5 minutes. This offseason saw Boston shed significant interior pieces, including Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet and potentially Al Horford, leaving the team with limited frontcourt depth. As a result, Queta is poised to assume a much larger role, potentially leading a skeletal frontcourt alongside the newly acquired Luka Garza and veteran Chris Boucher. In fact, Queta is the presumed favorite to start on Opening Night. Queta's solid per-minute production and improved opportunity make him a sleeper worth monitoring as a potential breakout role-player, all at a very reasonable cost in the later rounds of drafts. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, $7.18 million contract with the Celtics in July of 2024.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Neemias Esdras Barbosa Queta was born in Barreiro, Portugal in July of 1999. He is the son of Bissau-Guinean parents Mica and Djaneuba Queta. Queta began playing basketball at the age of 10 for F.C. Barreirense and would go on to play in two games in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol for S.L. Benfica. In August of 2018, he ended his career with Benfica, choosing instead to continue playing basketball at the collegiate level for Utah State. In his first season, the center averaged 11.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks and was named both Mountain West Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Queta declared for the 2019 NBA Draft, but ultimately withdrew and returned to play at Utah State. He then led Portugal to a gold medal and earned all-tournament team honors in the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship Division B, but suffered a left knee injury in the tournament semifinal that caused him to miss the first nine games of his sophomore season. Nevertheless, Queta earned Second Team All-Mountain West and All-Defensive Team honors and saw a jump in his scoring average with 13 points per game, but saw a slight dip in rebounds (7.8) and blocks (1.7). He improved in all three categories as a junior, averaging 14.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.3 blocks, and broke his own program single-season record for blocks with 94. Queta also earned First Team All-Mountain West honors, was once again named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and was one of four finalists for the 2021 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award. In March of 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA Draft and chose to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility, finishing as Utah State's all-time leader in blocks and blocks per game with 219 and 2.4 respectively. Queta became the first-ever Portuguese player to be drafted in the NBA when he was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 39th overall pick. In August of 2021, he signed a two-way deal to play for the Kings and their NBA G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. Fans can follow Queta on Twitter @nemi1599.

Flirts with double-double in loss
CBoston Celtics
November 12, 2025
Queta ended with eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 102-100 loss to the 76ers.
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Queta continues to have great rebounding performances, as he logged his fourth contest of the season with at least 10 boards. He also blocked two shots Tuesday and is averaging 8.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.
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How does Neemias Queta compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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65.6%
 
Effective Field Goal %
64.9%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
3.9%
 
Free Throw Rate
33.8%
 
Offensive Rebound %
12.9%
 
Defensive Rebound %
23.6%
 
Total Rebound %
18.1%
 
Assist %
9.5%
 
Steal %
1.4%
 
Block %
5.8%
 
Turnover %
10.5%
 
Usage %
13.9%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
26.5
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.1
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Queta was used sparingly during his rookie campaign, suiting up in just 14 games. However, he did manage to block 0.6 shots in just 8.5 minutes, meaning if he can somehow get to 20 minutes per game, he could have some limited streaming appeal. He should not be on anyone's fantasy radar to open the season, but if things go south for the Kings, he may step into a more prominent role down the stretch.
Queta was selected by the Kings with the 38th overall pick in 2021 NBA Draft and was later signed to a two-way deal. The 20-year-old was a dominant player during his junior season at Utah State, averaging 14.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.0 minutes per game. The 22-year-old projects as a developmental piece, but with his seven-foot frame, he has clear upside. The Kings currently have a group of talented, young bigs led by Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley, so it'll be difficult for Queta to crack the rotation. He'll spend plenty of time in the G League while on a two-way deal.
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Double-doubles in win
CBoston Celtics
November 5, 2025
Queta finished with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 136-107 win over the Wizards.
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Flirts with double-double in loss
CBoston Celtics
November 4, 2025
Queta registered nine points (4-4 FG, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 105-103 loss to the Jazz.
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Double-double in win
CBoston Celtics
October 30, 2025
Queta closed Wednesday's 125-105 win over Cleveland with 10 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 26 minutes.
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Pulls down 11 rebounds in win
CBoston Celtics
October 27, 2025
Queta had six points (3-8 FG), 11 rebounds and four blocks over 22 minutes during Monday's 122-90 victory over the Pelicans.
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Five steals plus blocks in loss
CBoston Celtics
October 27, 2025
Queta ended with four points (2-4 FG), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 loss to the Pistons.
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Making strong impression
CBoston Celtics
November 6, 2025
Queta has made a strong impression on Payton Pritchard, Justin Turpin of Audacy reported Thursday.
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"He has a lot of potential to be great," Pritchard said. "We need him. We need his presence down low, his rebounding, his shot-blocking. Obviously, he shows flashes of doing things offensively that could be really great for us. He's a young player still, and he's still growing, so we're going to hold him to a high standard." With Queta on the floor, the Celtics are outscoring opponents by 75 points, and his 19.3 net rating ranks second in the NBA.
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