Such is the case for Boston big man Neemias Queta, who does not get as much playing time as he sits behind Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, but when given the opportunity he usually makes the most of it.
Is backup Boston Celtics big man Neemias Queta the team's temporary replacement for Kristaps Porzingis? With the Latvian center slated to miss most if not all of the portion of the 2024-25 NBA season falling during this (2024) calendar year due to a rare ankle injury he picked up in the 2024 NBA Finals,
The Boston Celtics have made significant changes to their roster prior to their crucial matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Celtics have assigned three pla
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works toward the basket as Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP
"Perhaps moving Al Horford ... for a switchy wing like Cody Martin or Royce O'Neale might make some sense," suggests B/R. We disagree.
Despite suggesting on social media that he would play vs. the Lakers, Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out for the fifth straight game.
The Celtics downgraded Kristaps Porzingis minutes before tipoff in Toronto and started a surprise replacement in his spot.
The Boston Celtics were down a few players Wednesday and will be even more shorthanded Thursday night when the Philadelphia 76ers come to town.