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Last October, the Philadelphia 76ers formed a reunion with celebrated process prospect Robert Covington. As the Sixers struck a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers to cut ties with the disgruntled James Harden, Covington was part of the returning package.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 1

Former Blazers Forward Looking to Rehab NBA Value With Team USA Stint

Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington is looking to make an NBA comeback. The 33-year-old was a free agent this past summer, but he didn't

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Robert Covington, Frank Kaminsky headline Team USA roster for FIBA AmeriCup

Team USA has revealed the 12-player roster for the November 2024 USA Men’s AmeriCup Qualifying Team, featuring Robert Covington and Frank Kaminsky as key leaders.

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Knicks Have Option in Defensive Veteran

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Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / September 19

Houston Rockets Fans Want Team To Reunite With 11-Year NBA Veteran

Robert Covington spent last season with the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 33.9% from the three-point range in 29 games.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 16

Former NBA All-Defensive Player The Lakers Must Consider Signing

Robert Covington is one of the best NBA free agents still available on September 16. Last season, the former Tennessee State star played 29 games for the Philadelphia 76res and Los Angeles Clippers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 12

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14, 2024

76ers’ De’Anthony Melton, Robert Covington get worrisome injury updates ahead of NBA playoffs

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 8, 2024

76ers’ Robert Covington Remains Sidelined After Injury Update

The Robert Covington-Philadelphia 76ers reunion hasn’t gone as well as everybody expected, primarily due to the fact that the veteran wing has been injured for several months.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6, 2024

76ers’ De’Anthony Melton, Robert Covington get injury timeline updates

The Philadelphia 76ers announced injury updates for De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington as the team looks to regain full health before the playoffs.

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NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 1, 2024

76ers’ Veteran Remains on Injury Report vs. Hornets on Friday

Heading into Friday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, the Philadelphia 76ers have an injury report filled with multiple notable players. By now, it’s evident that Joel Embiid, Robert Covington, and De’Anthony Melton will miss Friday’s outing against the Hornets.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 22, 2024

76ers Release Post All-Star Break Injury Update on Robert Covington

The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t had their veteran reserve, Robert Covington, in the rotation for nearly two months. The last time Covington appeared on the court for Philadelphia was back on December 30, when the Sixers paid a visit to the Chicago Bulls.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21, 2024

76ers’ Nico Batum, De’Anthony Melton, Robert Covington get key injury updates

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers dealt with a litany of injuries at the beginning of the All-Star break. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury continues to be the most impactful one but a handful of other starters missed time, too.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20, 2024

How HBCUs have taken over NBA officiating

HBCU alumni are starting to take over in the NBA, but not in a way that one might think. Robert Covington, a wing player for the Philadelphia 76ers, is the sole HBCU product from Tennessee State among the 450 active NBA players right now.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 26, 2024

76ers Offer More Clarity on Robert Covington’s Notable Setback

Robert Covington’s reunion with the Philadelphia 76ers started off on a decent note. After getting shipped back East in the trade between the Sixers and the Los Angeles Clippers, Covington was one of the first players in the deal to make his debut, donning his new threads.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24, 2024

76ers’ Robert Covington gets unfortunate injury update amid weeks-long absence

CAMDEN, N.J. — Robert Covington’s second stint with the Philadelphia 76ers has been marred by injuries. Unfortunately for the 33-year-old wing, he still has plenty of progress to make before returning to the court after already missing the Sixers’ last 10 games.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / January 24, 2024

76ers provide injury updates on De'Anthony Melton, Robert Covington

The Sixers will be without a pair of rotation players for the foreseeable future.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 12, 2024

76ers Explain Robert Covington's Recent Stretch of Absences

When the Philadelphia 76ers paid a visit to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, they got a reinforcement with their starting guard, De’Anthony Melton.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 3, 2023

Robert Covington Surpasses Thad Young With Defensive Stat on 76ers

Since making his return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Robert Covington has brought his usual stellar defensive play to Nick Nurse’s system and reminded the organization he’s still super productive on that end of the floor, mirroring what he brought to the table in Philly before they traded him away in 2018.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1, 2023

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Covington, Powell to make Clippers debut Sunday vs. Bucks

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