Celtics’ Amari Williams, Luka Garza and two others set for FIBA 2029 pre-qualifying action with national teams

The Boston Celtics have multiple players scheduled to suit up in FIBA 2029 pre-qualifying games this week, giving the organization an early window into which of its international-connected reserves and prospects can build momentum on the national-team stage.

According to Yahoo Sports, the Celtics will be represented by Amari Williams of Great Britain, Luka Garza of Bosnia, Hugo Gonzalez of Spain and Neemias Queta of Portugal. The report frames the week’s games as pre-qualifying action tied to the path toward EuroBasket, with the central question being which teams advance from these matches.

Williams is listed in the report as a two-way Celtics big man who will play for the British National Team. In practical terms, that matters for Boston’s talent pipeline because two-way players are often the closest indicators of how the organization intends to use its depth, particularly once regular-season minutes start to stabilize and roster rotation becomes clearer.

Garza, described in the report as a reserve center for Boston, is set to represent Bosnia. Garza’s inclusion underlines a long-standing reality in modern NBA roster construction: teams increasingly treat FIBA windows as both development time and evaluation time, especially for players who may not be starting roles day-to-day but are expected to be ready if the NBA rotation demands it.

Hugo Gonzalez, identified as a wing who will play for Spain, adds another layer to Boston’s international reach. Spain’s national-team level competition typically brings a different tactical tempo than most domestic leagues, and for a Celtics wing option, that contrast can be useful for reading how a player handles movement, spacing, and decision-making against high-level opponents.

Neemias Queta, described as a big man for Portugal, rounds out the group. Portugal is still building its tournament resume in EuroBasket qualifying cycles, so Queta’s role in these pre-qualifiers could carry weight in how quickly his national team sharpens its execution for the next stage.

While the report highlights the Celtics presence and names the players, it does not provide specific game results, minutes, or individual stat lines. That means the immediate storyline is availability and competition, not production. Still, the pre-qualifying phase is often where coaching staffs learn what combinations hold up under pressure and where players separate themselves in close-game possessions.

For Boston fans, the week’s action is worth monitoring because it can shape offseason conversations around readiness, fit and rotation planning. For the players themselves, FIBA 2029 pre-qualifying games represent a high-visibility audition, one that can accelerate development simply through the intensity and structure of international play.

The Celtics’ next step will be to absorb whatever form the group shows after returning from national duty. If any of these players distinguish themselves in roles that mirror what Boston asks for in the NBA, it can affect how the team thinks about depth and matchup-specific options as the season approaches. If not, Boston still benefits from the information gained, especially from how each player performs against international scheme adjustments.