The Philadelphia 76ers have assigned Tiago Splitter to the Delaware 87ers of the D-League.

The assignment is the next step in Splitter's return to play protocol and will begin his participation in a full practice with the 87ers.

Splitter was acquired by the 76ers at the deadline from the Atlanta Hawks.

The Philadelphia 76ers will sign Shawn Long to a 10-day contract.

The 76ers have a roster spot available due to an injured player exception.

Long is averaging 20.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks in 29.5 minutes per game this season in the D-League with the Delaware 87ers.

Long went undrafted out of Louisiana-Lafayette in 2016 and played with the 76ers in Summer League.