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.

With Kristaps Porzingis listed as doubtful, the Celtics could use another big performance from Al Horford against Portland.

The Los Angeles Lakers may be in position to negotiate a trade with the Boston Celtics this summer for center help.

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,

Plus, Derrick White continues his strong play on both ends as the Celtics beat the Nuggets 110-103 to snap a two-game losing streak.

The former Boston Celtics draft pick was waived on Sunday, March 2, and has since been signed by the New York Knicks.

The NBA champions had a 28-11 advantage in bench points when they beat Denver 110-103 on March 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pritchard, Tatum and White have been the Celtics’ most durable players this season, missing one, three and three of the team’s 61 games, respectively. Brown has missed 10 games, Holiday 14 and Porzingis 29.

Queta (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

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