Celtics exercise Neemias Queta option, sign four-year $56M extension

The Boston Celtics have exercised the option on center Neemias Queta, securing his services for the 2024‑25 season. In addition, the club has agreed to a four‑year, $56 million contract extension, according to Bill Duffy, Queta’s agent with WME Basketball, who confirmed the deal to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The extension reflects the Celtics’ confidence in Queta’s defensive presence and rim‑protecting abilities, which have become integral to the team’s front‑court rotation. By locking him into a long‑term deal, Boston aims to maintain continuity at the center position while giving Queta a clear role in the franchise’s upcoming plans. The agreement also signals the organization’s intent to build around a core of veteran talent as it continues to pursue playoff contention.

With the contract extension in place, Queta will return to the Celtics for another four seasons, solidifying his status as a key component of the team’s roster strategy moving forward.