Melo and Joseph assigned to NBDL

Kris Joseph (left) and Fab Melo (right) will be taking their talents up to Maine.

The Celtics announced today that they have assigned rookies Fab Melo and Kris Joseph to their D-League affiliate the Maine Red Claws.

Melo, the 22nd overall pick and second first-round pick of the Celtics, has been inactive for all seven games so far.

Joseph, the team's third-round selection and Melo's teammate at Syracuse, has dressed for each game this season, but only saw action in the team's home opener on November 2.

This move should not come as a surprise; it was inevitable. Both players need playing time to develop, something that was unlikely to happen in Boston this season. They should get plenty of minutes in Maine.