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Celtics Rebuild: Queta Shines as Tatum Remains Sideline

9/30/2025

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Boston Celtics Media Day highlighted roster turnover, five of six oldest players gone, with Neemias Queta emerging.
Queta, 26, posted 15.5 points, 8 rebounds, 1.7 blocks at EuroBasket 2025, boosting confidence for the season.
Jayson Tatum remains out with an Achilles injury. Anfernee Simons, acquired in a trade, could play a key role as season opens Oct 13 vs. Philadelphia 76ers.

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Story summary

Boston Celtics Media Day highlighted roster turnover, five of six oldest players gone, with Neemias Queta emerging.
Queta, 26, posted 15.5 points, 8 rebounds, 1.7 blocks at EuroBasket 2025, boosting confidence for the season.
Jayson Tatum remains out with an Achilles injury. Anfernee Simons, acquired in a trade, could play a key role as season opens Oct 13 vs. Philadelphia 76ers.