Minneapolis Star-Tribune 11 hours ago
Wolves rookie Josh Okogie adjusting his game to being a starter
Josh Okogie has been getting a crash course in defending some of the top scorers in the NBA since Robert Covington has missed the past seven games because of a right knee bone bruise.
Press of Atlantic City Jan 16, 2019
'It's a little bit weird' Covington, Saric said of Philly return
PHILADELPHIA — Robert Covington looked very much at home Tuesday night strolling around the bowels of the Wells Fargo Center.
Liberty Ballers Jan 15, 2019
Sixers vs. Timberwolves: Game Recap
Jimmy Butler beats his old team by 42 There was no third quarter blown lead. There was no letdown. There was no great battle between Jimmy Butler and the team that traded him, because there was barely a game on Tuesday night. The Sixers pulled away from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter and ended the night with the 149-107 victory. A lot of the talk before the game centered on Dario Saric and Robert Covington returning to Philadelphia, but Covington missed his seventh consecutive game with an ankle injury, and Saric scored a quiet 11 points for Minnesota. For Philly, the big...
ClutchPoints Jan 15, 2019
Sixers make tribute video for Dario Saric, Robert Covington
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 […] The post Sixers make tribute video for Dario Saric, Robert Covington appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canis Hoopus Jan 15, 2019
Wolves at Sixers: Revenge Game
Tonight’s game in Philadelphia will mean a little bit more Wolves (21-22) at Sixers (28-16) 6:00pm CST NBA TV Ever since the Wolves made their big trade in November, we’ve all had this game circled on the calendar. Minnesota rolls into Philly for the big tilt tonight. We all know what we’re looking forward to tonight. A one time centerpiece faces off against their old team tonight after being sent away. That’s right, Dario Saric makes his triumphant return to Philadelphia tonight. Who knows what to expect? Well, we all do, actually. Both Dario Saric and Robert Covington are likely...
Liberty Ballers Jan 15, 2019
Sixers vs. Timberwolves Game Preview: Return of the Homie
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves this evening in a game that feels like its about more than just wins or losses. That’s because for the first time since trading for Jimmy Butler, the Sixers will play against Dario Saric (unfortunately, Robert Covington will not be playing in the game as he’s been sidelined with an ankle injury since January 2nd). The Timberwolves, fresh off of a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, come into town looking to improve upon their 21-22 record, which would have them on the outside looking in if the playoffs started today....
ClutchPoints Jan 15, 2019
Robert Covington says he still isn’t doing anything significant on the court
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 post Robert Covington says he still isn’t doing anything significant on the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Jan 15, 2019
A Minnesota Timberwolves Q&A with Patrick Fenelon
Catching up on some heroes of the Process... As the Sixers get ready to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time since the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade, I chatted with Patrick Fenelon to learn more about the new-look Wolves. Patrick is a host of the Land of Ten Thousand Takes Podcast. Question #1: Robert Covington was one of the linchpins of the Sixers defense before he was dealt in the Jimmy Butler trade. Before his injury, what kind of impact was he having on Minnesota, specifically on the defensive end? Before the trade, the Timberwolves were second to last in the NBA on...
ClutchPoints Jan 14, 2019
Timberwolves news: Taj Gibson believes Jimmy Butler trade worked out for both teams
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson believes the Jimmy Butler trade worked out for Minnesota and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Timberwolves traded Butler to the Sixers in November for guard Jerryd Bayless, forwards Robert Covington and Dario Saric, and a 2022 second-round draft pick. Butler requested a trade from Minnesota before the 2018-19 season started, […] The post Timberwolves news: Taj Gibson believes Jimmy Butler trade worked out for both teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Jan 14, 2019
Looking at the trade and buyout market for the Sixers
It’s no secret the Sixers need more playable bench pieces, so who could they acquire? If the Sixers plan on making any noise come playoff time, they're going to need to make some significant changes. While some still look at the challenges in transitioning into a “Big Three,” the biggest question mark is still the bench production. By trading Robert Covington and Dario Saric, the team knew they were sacrificing depth for star power, but that doesn’t mean they have to sit tight now while the bench flounders. The trade has helped out in terms of production from the starting unit, but...
ClutchPoints Jan 14, 2019
Sixers coach Brett Brown excited to see Robert Covington, Dario Saric upon Timberwolves visit
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 […] The post Sixers coach Brett Brown excited to see Robert Covington, Dario Saric upon Timberwolves visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 13, 2019
Brandon Rush, Jodie Meeks, Corey Brewer invited for workout by Philly
The Philadelphia 76ers depleted their wing depth in order to acquire Jimmy Butler form the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fan favorites Robert Covington and Dario Saric now suit up for the T-Wolves, alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. In order to replace them, the Sixers are now looking into several NBA veterans. Per Jose F. Moreno of The […] The post Brandon Rush, Jodie Meeks, Corey Brewer invited for workout by Philly appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jan 11, 2019
Which Wolves players stand to benefit most under Ryan Saunders?
Welcome to the Friday edition of The Cooler, where it's always a good idea to get a running start when jumping to conclusions. Let's get to it: *Ryan Saunders has been a head coach in the NBA for 48 minutes of game time, and in that 119-117 Wolves victory he was without two important players — Robert Covington and Derrick Rose — while a third, Karl-Anthony Towns, battled foul trouble all game. So that game isn't going to provide us a ton of clues as to what the Wolves' rotations will look like when fully healthy. But we can add up some context clues so far to make some educated-guess...
ClutchPoints Jan 7, 2019
Robert Covington found out Sixers traded him to Minnesota on social media
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 […] The post Robert Covington found out Sixers traded him to Minnesota on social media appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jan 4, 2019
Robert Covington to miss 'a while' with bone bruise
The Wolves got some good news, though, with Jeff Teague set to return Friday vs. Orlando
