$Signed a one-year, $81,253 contract with the Celtics in April of 2024. Contract includes $2.2 million team option for 2024-25.
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.
Joins Maine for Game 3
CMaine Celtics G League (Celtics)
April 15, 2024
Boston assigned Queta to the G League's Maine Celtics on Monday.
ANALYSIS Queta finished with career highs in points (19) and blocks (six) while falling one rebound short of a double-double during Boston's regular-season finale against Washington on Sunday. Queta and Jordan Walsh will join Maine in time for Game 3 of the G League Finals against the Oklahoma City Blue on Monday, but they'll likely return to the NBA club to provide emergency depth ahead of the postseason.
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Stat Review
How does Neemias Queta compare to other players?
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True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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Usage %
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True Shooting %
66.2%
Effective Field Goal %
64.4%
3-Point Attempt Rate
0.0%
Free Throw Rate
26.9%
Offensive Rebound %
17.9%
Defensive Rebound %
21.5%
Total Rebound %
19.8%
Assist %
8.5%
Steal %
1.7%
Block %
5.6%
Turnover %
8.6%
Usage %
17.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
15.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.3
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Good for G League Championship
CBoston Celtics
April 8, 2024
Queta was converted to a standard contract on Boston's 15-man roster Monday, but he remains eligible to play for the Maine Celtics during the team's ongoing run in the G League Playoffs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
ANALYSIS Queta became the first native of Portugal to earn an NBA roster spot, and he's simultaneously helped lead Maine to the G League Championship Game. Maine defeated Long Island on Sunday and will now match up against Oklahoma City beginning Tuesday, with Queta, JD Davison, DJ Steward and Jordan Walsh at the helm.
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.
More Fantasy News
Posts big line in finale
CBoston Celtics
April 14, 2024
Queta tallied 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, six blocks and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 132-122 win over the Wizards.
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Career-high 16 points in return
CBoston Celtics
April 13, 2024
Queta amassed 16 points (8-10 FG), six rebounds, five assists and two steals over 18 minutes during Friday's 131-98 win over Charlotte.
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Recalled by Boston
CBoston Celtics
April 12, 2024
Boston recalled Queta from the G League's Maine Celtics on Friday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
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Controls glass in G League win
CMaine Celtics G League (Celtics)
April 8, 2024
Queta racked up 16 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes Sunday in the Maine Celtics' 99-77 win over the Long Island Nets in the Eastern Conference Finals of the G League playoffs.
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