# Boston Celtics frontcourt deals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boston-celtics-frontcourt-deals
> Updated: 2026-07-29T11:11:48.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 the Boston Celtics added center Mitchell Robinson on a three‑year contract, bolstering their interior roster. Later that month, the team secured another frontcourt player, Portuguese center Neemias Queta, with a four‑year, $56 million extension. Queta emphasized the value of multi‑year security over salary size and pledged to continue developing his defensive skills through the Celtics’ program. While acknowledging the new competition introduced by Robinson’s signing, Queta indicated he expects to keep his starting role heading into the next season.

## Claims

- Neemias Queta signed a four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The extension provides an average annual salary of about $14 million per year, with $2.6 million for the upcoming season. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Last season Queta averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Queta said contract security mattered more to him than the money. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Queta said he would not spend $100,000 on private training sessions with Hakeem Olajuwon. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Queta aims to improve his defensive switching and one‑on‑one defense without extra help. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Queta values contract security over the monetary amount of his deal. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Celtics acquired Mitchell Robinson in free agency. (single source)
- Queta is expected to retain his starting center role for the upcoming season. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: Neemias Queta signs $56 million four‑year extension with Boston Celtics

Neemias Queta signed a four‑year, $56 million extension with the Boston Celtics, saying security mattered more than money and refusing to spend $100,000 on private training with Hakeem Olajuwon.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celtics-center-neemias-queta-signs-56m-extension-rejects-100k-olajuwon-training

### 2026-07-02: Boston Celtics sign center Mitchell Robinson to three‑year deal

The Boston Celtics signed Mitchell Robinson to a three‑year, $47.4 million contract and extended Neemias Queta to a four‑year, $56 million deal, creating a cost‑effective center duo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boston-celtics-sign-center-mitchell-robinson-to-threeyear-deal

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