Celtics signing Queta to $56M extension after picking up option

The Boston Celtics are signing center Neemias Queta to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million extension, his agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Celtics picked up Queta's option for next season earlier this week before agreeing to the new extension with the 7-footer that keeps him under contract through the 2030-31 season.

Queta, who turns 27 on July 13, had a breakout season for Boston, playing a vital role in the Celtics frontcourt. He averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, over 65% shooting and 1.3 blocked shots in the first full-time starting role of his career.