Fresh off signing a four-year deal with the Houston Rockets worth $36 million, former Celtic Daniel Theis wrapped up business in Boston by selling his custom Colonial-style home for $2.21 million.

       It’s a nice return for the German-born big man, who paid $1.8 million for it last year, a few months after re-signing with the Celtics in 2019.

       Surprisingly, Theis found time to make some changes to the property during his relatively short stay, adding a playground, hot tub and basketball court to the backyard. Tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac on half an acre in the Boston suburb of Needham, the house spans three stories with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms in 4,863 square feet.

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       The living room. (Matt Surette)

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       The fireplace. (Matt Surette)

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       The dining room. (Matt Surette)

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       The kitchen. (Matt Surette)

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       The built-ins. (Matt Surette)

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       The primary bedroom. (Matt Surette)

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       The play room. (Matt Surette)

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       The backyard. (Matt Surette)

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       The basketball court. (Matt Surette)

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       The 2016 home. (Matt Surette)

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       He kept the interiors mostly the same with gray walls and hardwood floors under recessed lighting. Living spaces fill the main level, and bedrooms line the second level, including a primary suite with heated floors. Above it all, there’s a play room.

       A native of Germany, Theis was a three-time German League champion before joining the Celtics in 2017. The 29-year-old was dealt to the Bulls last season, and in August, he inked a deal with the Rockets.

       George Sarkis of Douglas Elliman held the listing.