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USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
Neemias Queta wants to boost free throw attempts with Boston Celtics, develop 3-pointer
When it comes to potential goals for Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta in a season his role is set to explode from former levels playing for the team off the bench as a deep rotation options, you probably did not have boosting his free throw rate at the top of your list. But the Portuguese center is hoping to do exactly that, according to the man himself in a recent interview with CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning. To be fair, it also was not at the top of Queta's list of goals for the coming season, either, when he was asked what he can do better. "I think it's making sure I get in great shape," said Queta. "Go out there and make elite decisions with the ball in my hands and making sure I get great finishes this year." "I also want to raise up my free throw attempts this year," he added. "I just want to be aggressive and make sure I get my percentage up on the free throw line, too." Less surprisingly, the Celtic center also wants to work on his shot from beyond the arc. "I think I always work on the 3s no matter what," said Queta. "You never know when you need one of them and like even if I'm not a great shooter off of the 3-point line, if I'm open, and I have got to shoot it, I will shoot it confidently. You never know it. I want to make them." Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta is set to have a career season
Backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta is set to have a career season with his team. After an injury to star Boston forward Jayson Tatum set in motion a series of moves to reshape the roster to a cheaper version of itself while the St. Louis native heals, Queta has now found himself among the roster's candidates to play heavy minutes in the frontcourt rotation, perhaps even garnering a starting role with the Celtics. Queta had knee surgery this summer to the surprise of many, but seems to have recovered well based on a small sample size of the Portuguese center dominating for his National Team in FIBA EuroBasket play to date. Will he be up to the challenges he faces with the Celtics this season? Cohost of the CLNS Media "Garden Report" podcast, Bobby Manning, linked up with the Boston big for an exclusive interview about his expanded role with the team in the season ahead. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Neemias Queta helps Portugal upset Spain in FIBA EuroBasket exhibition win
If the knee surgery that backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta had this offseason is still bothering him, he is hiding it well. The Lisbon native was instrumental in his Portuguese National Team upsetting the Spanish National Team 76-74, defeating the reigning EuroBasket champs in exhibition play. While it might not count toward dethroning Spain, it was certainly a statement win. The NBA's only Portuguese player put up an impressive 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in the victory for Portugal, Queta dominating the glass for his home country in FIBA play while being more than an ancillary factor on the offensive end of the court. This is a promising development on several levels for fans of the Celtics, who now have some hard evidence that not only did Queta recover well enough to impact a game against high level opponents, but has also found ways to stay on the court and contribute effectively in big minutes. With the Portuguese center set to see a major uptick in playing time even after the Celtics signing vet big man Chris Boucher, this is exactly what fans would want to see from Queta suiting up for FIBA action. Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
Report: Boston Celtics backup big man Neemias Queta had offseason knee surgery
Backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta has had offseason knee surgery, according to recent reporting from CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning. Per the CLNS Media reporter, Queta underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee soon after Boston fell to the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals. Queta has taken to the court in exhibition play since for his Portuguese National Team in FIBA play this summer with a 15-point, 9-rebound exhibition win vs. Spain, so the surgical intervention seems to have healed right for the Lisbon native. "It's been good," said Queta of his recovery to date. "We've been dealing with this stuff (since) a couple years ago." "We just decided it was a great time for us to do it," he added. "We're trying to get back to 100%. We feel pretty confident in the process, and we're just grateful that we were taken care of, and I want to make sure I'm healthy and get back to 100%, and I feel like I'm on the right path to do that." "We're getting there slowly but surely," added the Boston big man. "We're reconditioning our body, we're figuring out ways to be athletic, ways to be out there moving well." "We're just trying to figure out the movement patterns to get back, and I think it's going well. I'm really confident in the work that I put in, the amount of hours that I put in, and it's going to show." Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
USA Today
31-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta has a potential career year in front of him
Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta has a potential career year in front of him. The backup Boston big man has not exactly had very much runway to spread his wings in the past in all fairness, but that is part of the reason why the Celtics' current frontcourt rotation has him poised to take off in terms of playing time after a series of major moves cut the roster especially hard among the big men. With only Queta, Xavier Tillman Sr., Luka Garza, and Amari Williams as true bigs on the roster this season barring a late addition this summer, Queta will have all the runway he needs and then some after the departure of Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and Al Horford (presumably) via trade and free agency. The hosts of the CLNS Media "How Bout Them Celtics!" podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took some time on a recent episode of their show to talk it over. Check it out below! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Spotify: iTunes: YouTube:
