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Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington is receiving trade interest from the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers, according to The Athletic. The Timberwolves are expected to drive a hard bargain for Covington, who is a sound two-way player: Rival teams also say the market for forward Robert Covington has been heating up over […]

With the February trade deadline fast approaching, Minnesota Timberwolves veteran wing Robert Covington has emerged as one of the hottest prospects on the market. However, despite several teams showing interest in the services of the 6-foot-7 forward, Covington himself has declared that his focus remains on basketball: “I’m not even focused on that,” Covington said, […]

As this season’s trade deadline draws near, several organizations around the NBA landscape are searching for ways to bolster the respective rosters. The Minnesota Timberwolves will likely be among these teams, and they might be looking to trade Robert Covington as part of the process, according to a report from The Athletic. The T-Wolves are […]

Robert Covington of the Minnesota Timberwolves believes their recent wins is because of the return of their early-season defensive form. The Wolves have won the past five out of eight games because of their defensive efforts. Per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Timberwolves swingman thinks they’re back to doing what they used to and […]

It appears that the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to be one of the most active teams as we approach the February trade deadline. It is now being reported that the Sixers have shown interest in three wing players in particular. The most interesting name coming out of this list is Minnesota Timberwolves veteran swingman Robert […]

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies unleashed a nasty crossover that put Robert Covington of the Minnesota Timberwolves in skates en route to a smooth layup. Covington, a member of the 2018 NBA All-Defensive First Team, looked silly facing up against the rookie Morant. Ja turned the quickness sliders up against RoCo. Too shifty. pic.twitter.com/Uj4wJoMnAi […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Robert Covington is still the team’s best wing defender and often gets the task of slowing down the opposing team’s best player on a nightly basis. The Timberwolves were in Ohio taking on Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday and were getting torched by the Cavs’ recently acquired point […]

The Chicago Bulls have the fifth best defensive rating in the NBA. In that case, you’d expect the Bulls to be a contender in the Eastern Conference or at the very least a playoff team. Instead, Chicago has a 13-23 record and sit in the tenth spot in the conference. The Bulls have a ton […]

NBA front offices have ramped up their interest for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington as the trade deadline approaches, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. With less than six weeks remaining before the Feb. 6 cutout date, NBA teams are starting to look for the prototypical three-and-D wing, a description Covington fills […]

For those wondering why Robert Covington didn’t start against the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders revealed that the swingman was ‘late for something.’ "He was late for something," Ryan Saunders said about RoCo coming off the bench. — Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) December 19, 2019 Though Covington didn’t start, he played 30 […]

According to the latest rumor surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks, the team could look to acquire Robert Covington or J.J. Redick via trade. Zach Lowe, speaking on the Woj & Lowe Trade Deadline Special, believes that the Bucks are looking at the two players and are willing to go above the luxury tax. https://twitter.com/BlazersBySagar/status/1206369155005345792 Covington currently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are steamrolling through the NBA. Though many predicted that LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be the best duo in the league, few could have expected the Lakers to jump out to the NBA’s best record at 21-3 (entering play on Wednesday night). Both James and Davis have dominated, while veteran […]

We are inching towards the new year, which means that the NBA is entering that prime time of the season where trade rumors start flying around. Stars like Kevin Love have already grown accustomed to hearing their names involved in trade talks, but role players are more commonly involved. Minnesota Timberwolves wing Robert Covington could […]

The Houston Rockets have some serious interest in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Now more than a quarter of the way in, the Rockets sit at 15-8, which is a good but not great record as they hunt for that elusive title. Their lack of depth has […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Robert Covington might need to ice those ankles after Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell just delivered one of the nastiest crossovers/staredowns of the 2019-20 NBA season. At the three-minute mark of the fourth quarter of the Jazz’ road game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Mitchell received a hand-off from Mike […]

Now with the Minnesota Timberwolves, former Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington admitted he held a desire to stay in the City of Brotherly Love and complete “the process.” Per Ky Carlin in USA TODAY Sports’ Sixers Wire: “Of course, being here for many years, of course, you’d want to see it,” said Covington. “That opportunity […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Robert Covington took to Instagram to announce he’s finally back on the court. Covington underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played for the Timberwolves on Dec. 31, 2018. Uh oh!! He’s baccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!! Full steam ahead. Open runs felt great today 🐺💪🏽 https://t.co/eGqxXSyDqQ — Robert […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says small forward Robert Covington is “on course” to be ready for the start of training camp. Covington underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played for the Timberwolves on Dec. 31, 2018: Robert Covington is "on course" to be ready […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders appears ready to make rotational changes in the hopes of bouncing back from a disappointing year last season. Saunders revealed that Robert Covington might focus on playing as a power forward instead of getting a lot of minutes at the three spot, per Dane Moore SKOR North. The Wolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be aggressive in their pursuit to improve their roster with Gersson Rosas taking over the front office this summer. Among the potential trade cogs are point guard Jeff Teague and Robert Covington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Teague will $19 million in the final year of his contract, making him a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington has confirmed that he’s been cleared to play. Per John Meyer of Forbes: https://twitter.com/thedailywolf/status/1146136202623496193 To recall, the 28-year-old forward underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played on Dec. 31. The Timberwolves acquired Covington from the Philadelphia 76ers in the Jimmy Butler trade in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded big man Dario Saric to the Phoenix Suns as part of a package to move up to the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night, and as a result, Robert Covington is expected to see some more time at power forward next season. Gersson Rosas addressing the media […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have discussed potentially trading their fourth overall pick in exchange for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 11th overall pick and forward Robert Covington, according to Stadium’s Jeff Goodman. Pelicans vice-president David Griffin was been intent in trading the No. 4 pick, which New Orleans received as part of the package in return for […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas says small forward Robert Covington is on pace to be ready for the start of the 2019-20 season. Covington underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played on Dec. 31. Robert Covington’s health is improving and he is on pace to be ready […]

Jimmy Butler has a reputation of being a difficult person to work with, but he’s made a name for himself these playoffs as a clutch performer. Leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 2-1 series lead over the Toronto Raptors, Butler has been most dominant playing point guard. When All-Star point guard Ben Simmons goes to […]

The 2018-19 campaign did not exactly go as planned for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Jimmy Butler demanded a trade and was eventually dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers in November. As a result, the Timberwolves did not make the playoffs, but their locker room did become much more easygoing, and it’s not like they didn’t pick […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Monday that starting small forward Robert Covington underwent surgery on his right knee. Covington had arthroscopic surgery to remove some loose bodies in his right knee and to address the continued swelling. Robert Covington had arthroscopic surgery today to remove some loose bodies in his right knee and address continued […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received awful news today, as Derrick Rose, Robert Covington and Jeff Teague were all declared out for the season, according to Seth Kaplan of Fox Sports. Covington had a setback in his recovery from a knee injury while Derrick Rose has a chip fracture in his right elbow, forcing both out for […]

Robert Covington’s return to the NBA is imminent. Unfortunately for the Minnesota Timberwolves, it now seems unlikely his presence will result in the team’s increasingly long-shot odds of earning the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Wolves coach Ryan Saunders said on Monday that the Timberwolves “hope” Covington will be ready to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have recalled small forward Robert Covington from the G-League, a sign he’s close to making his return to the lineup. Covington has been out since Jan. 2 with a bruised right knee. The swingman suffered the injury on Dec. 31 against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Timberwolves sent Covington down to the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting a key contributor back just in time for a late-season push to the playoffs. Before Robert Covington makes his long-awaited return to the NBA game, though, Minnesota has assigned him to the G League’s Iowa Wolves, the team announced in a press release on Wednesday. NEWS: #Twolves assign Robert Covington […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continue their playoff push when they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, with point guard Jeff Teague being listed as questionable to play and Robert Covington set to miss his 24th straight game. Teague, who didn’t play on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, is dealing with left knee tendinitis and is 50/50 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves starting small forward Robert Covington has been out of action since Jan. 2 with a bruised right knee, but he could be close to returning to the floor. Covington tweeted out a video of him working out during the All-Star break, and he appears to be moving a lot better: The comeback 💪🏽😤 […]

It appears the Minnesota Timberwolves will be without forward Robert Covington for a little more time. Robert Covington spoke to the media today for the first time since the Wolves loss in Philadelphia (Jan 15). He said his timetable remains ambiguous but he’s doing more and more everyday. Does not know if he’ll be back […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers honored two former fan favorites in their first trip back to the Wells Fargo Center. It was Robert Covington and Dario Saric’s first game against their former franchise since its stunning trade for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton back in November. Jerryd Bayless was also included in the video in his return […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Robert Covington has been dealing with a bruised right ankle since New Year’s Day. Initially, he was expected to miss “multiple weeks” of action. Two weeks have passed and it seems he’ll need a bit more time to fully recover. According to a report from Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, there is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers escaped a Sunday trap game against the New York Knicks with a 108-105 win, but they will see familiar faces in Robert Covington, Dario Saric, and Jerryd Bayless upon hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center. Head coach Brett Brown, for one, has been anticipating this date after the franchise […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington was completely in the dark before his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers had been reported by the media. Star forward Jimmy Butler was being heavily coveted by teams like the Houston Rockets and the Miami Hear, yet the Sixers — now his current team — remained as one of the […]