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January 29, 2026
Expected to play Friday
Queta is probable for Friday's game against the Kings due to an illness, per Justin Turpin of WEEI.com.
Analysis
After sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Hawks, Queta appears to be primed to return to the court Friday. Amari Williams figures to revert back to the bench. Over his last six appearances, Queta has averaged 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals in 25.9 minutes per game while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor.
January 28, 2026
Ruled out for Wednesday
Queta (illness) will not play Wednesday against Atlanta, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Analysis
No surprise here, as Queta was previously marked as doubtful. Luka Garza, who is also battling an illness, was able to shed his questionable tag for this contest.
January 27, 2026
Unlikely to play Wednesday
Queta (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis
Queta has been dealing with a lingering illness of late and is now likely to miss his first game since late November. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Amari Williams will likely see an uptick in minutes, especially if Luka Garza (illness) remains sidelined.
January 27, 2026
Back with starters
Queta is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Analysis
Queta was deployed off the bench Saturday in favor of Amari Williams, but it'll be Williams who comes off the bench Monday night. Queta has scored in double figures in three of his last four starts, averaging 11.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks over this stretch.
January 26, 2026
Good to go Monday
Queta (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Queta has been dealing with an illness of late, though he hasn't missed a game since late November. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 10.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.6 steals in 26.4 minutes per contest.
January 25, 2026
Iffy to play Monday
Queta (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Queta has been battling through an illness of late, which led to him being removed from the Celtics' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, during which he played 24 minutes and logged six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one block. Rookie second-rounder Amari Williams would be slated to start for a second consecutive game if Queta is unable to play or is limited to a reserve role.
January 25, 2026
Not starting Saturday
Queta isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Analysis
Queta has been tending to an illness recently, and although he was cleared to play in Saturday's contest, it looks like he'll do so in a limited manner. It'll be Queta's first appearance off the bench this season. Amari Williams will start in Queta's place.
January 25, 2026
Officially available
Queta (illness) will play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Queta was previously considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 26-year-old center is averaging 10.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals across 25.5 minutes per game in January.
January 24, 2026
Likely to play through illness
Queta (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Queta was able to play through an illness during the Celtics' double-overtime victory over the Nets on Friday, when he logged six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 28 minutes. He should be available for the second leg of Boston's back-to-back set Saturday.
January 23, 2026
Upgraded to available
Queta (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Nets.
Analysis
Queta is feeling well enough to move past an illness and give it a go Friday. The big man hasn't missed a game since Nov. 30. For the month of January, Queta has averaged 11.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals in 25.2 minutes per game while shooting 64.5 percent from the field over 11 appearances.