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JULY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Likely done for year Covington (knee) is not expected to play again this season, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While he has not officially been ruled out for the year, it sounds like that will be the case barring a quick turnaround. The veteran forward averaged 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.7 steals across 16.1 minutes in 26 games with the 76ers this season.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Covington (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Covington's absence streak will extend to 50 games Sunday due to a left knee injury. There is no indication that Covington will be available for the 76ers in either the Play-In Tournament or playoffs.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Covington (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact Covington hasn't played since late December, and he's remained out of practice recently. It seems unlikely that he'll be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against Brooklyn.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Covington (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Covington hasn't played since late December due to a left knee cone bruise, and he doesn't appear to be close to a return. It seems unlikely that he'll be available late in the regular season or during postseason play.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Covington (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Covington hasn't suited up since late December due to his left knee bone bruise. It seems unlikely that he'll be back over the final week of the regular season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Covington (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Spurs.

Impact Covington hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a left knee bone bruise and doesn't have a return timetable. He has just three more chances to suit up during the regular season.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Covington (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Covington hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a left knee injury. There is no timetable for his return.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Covington (knee) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Covington will miss his 45th straight game Thursday due to a left knee injury. At this point, it is unclear if Covington will return to action before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Tuesday Covington (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Covington has been sidelined since the end of December due to a left knee injury. It's unclear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to do so will be Thursday against Miami.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Covington (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Covington hasn't played since Dec. 30 while recovering from a left knee injury. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Covington (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Covington's absence streak will extend to 42 games Friday due to a left knee bone bruise. However, the veteran forward is expected to return before the end of the regular season, with his next chance to suit up being Sunday's matchup with Toronto.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return before postseason Coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that Covington (knee), who has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, could be close to a return, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Covington will be unavailable for a 41st consecutive game Wednesday, but he's been participating in on-court activities and will likely be cleared to return to game action. However, the 76ers will likely be cautious with his workload due to the length of his absence.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Covington (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Covington's absence streak will extend to 41 games Wednesday due to a left knee bone bruise. There is no indication that the 32-year-old forward is nearing a return to action.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Covington (knee) didn't travel with the 76ers on the team's four-game road trip and will remain out for Monday's matchup with the Kings, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer re...

Impact Covington remains back in Philadelphia and is continuing to ramp back up after being sidelined since late December with a left knee bone bruise. The 76ers haven't relayed that Covington has been cleared for full contact yet, so he's likely to miss additional contests beyond Monday's game.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up, still no timetable Covington (knee) did some on-court work following Sunday's practice and is ramping up for a return to game action, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Covington has been sidelined for two-plus months due to a bone bruise in his knee, but it appears he's nearing a return. His status for Monday's matchup versus the Heat should be released Sunday night, but he'll likely miss at least a few more games, as he's yet to be cleared for full-contact drills.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Covington (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Covington's absence streak will extend to 35 games Saturday while dealing with a left knee injury. Until Philadelphia offers an update to the veteran forward's return timetable, Covington can be considered doubtful moving forward.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Covington (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Covington will miss his 34th consecutive contest Thursday due to a left knee injury. While the veteran forward is reportedly progressing in his recovery, there is no indication his return to action is imminent.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Progressing in recovery The 76ers announced Wednesday that Covington (knee) is progressing in his rehabilitation program and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.co...

Impact Covington hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to a right knee bruise and is still at least a week away from returning. KJ Martin and Kelly Oubre should continue to receive extended minutes in his absence.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days Covington (knee) is progressing in his rehabilitation program with the goal of ramping up his on-court activities over the next three weeks. He will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days,...

Impact The earlier report that Covington would be out for three weeks still seems to be accurate, as his next re-evaluation date is unlikely to result in him being cleared to play. Fantasy managers should still expect Covington to remain sidelined until at least mid-March with a left knee injury.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still three weeks away Covington (knee) is still about three weeks away from a return, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Covington has been sidelined since Dec. 30 and has yet to return to practice for the 76ers. With this updated timetable, the earliest possible return date is March 14 against the Bucks.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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