BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that they have assigned center Vitor Faverani and guard Vander Blue to the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.

Faverani, a 6’11” center, has appeared in one game for the Maine Red Claws this season where he recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on January 25. Faverani has appeared in 37 games for the Celtics this season and has recorded 4.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 13.2 minutes per game.

Blue, a 6’5” guard, has appeared in three games for the Celtics this season and has totaled five points, three rebounds and an assist in 15 minutes of play. He was signed to a 10-day contract on January 22.