Robert Covington is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He played college basketball for the Tennessee State Tigers. In 2018, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.
Covington becomes the first NBA player since Alvin Robertson in 1986 to secure six-plus steals in three consecutive games.
Robert Covington was born on December 14, 1990.
In 2008, Robert Covington averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 blocks per game as a high school senior, earning him West Suburban Conference Player of the Year.
Robert Covington was named OVC Player of the Week on December 27, 2010.
In 2011, Robert Covington was named to the First Team All-OVC and First Team NABC Division I All-District 19.
On July 15, 2013, Robert Covington signed a multi-year deal with the Houston Rockets.
Robert Covington was waived by the Houston Rockets on October 27, 2014.
Robert Covington signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on November 15, 2014.
Robert Covington was named the NBA D-League Rookie of the Year in April 2014.
The 76ers 28-game losing streak began on March 27, 2014.
On March 27, 2015, the 76ers ended their 28-game losing streak.
Robert Covington was drafted by the Grand Rapids Drive in 2015 but never played for the team.
On December 14, 2016, Robert Covington had a season high of 26 points and 12 rebounds.
Robert Covington scored 22 points, including two three-pointers in the final 40 seconds, leading the 76ers to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Robert Covington scored 21 points and 12 rebounds in a game against the Chicago Bulls on January 29, 2017.
Robert Covington had 13 rebounds in three games during March 2017.
Robert Covington scored 29 points in a game against the Washington Wizards on October 18, 2017
In May 2018, Robert Covington was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.
On November 12, 2018, Robert Covington was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In 2018, Robert Covington was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.
Robert Covington started the first 13 games for the 76ers in the 2018-2019 season.
On February 5, 2020, Robert Covington was traded back to the Houston Rockets as part of a four-team, 12-player deal.
On November 22, 2020, Robert Covington was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Trevor Ariza, the draft rights to Isaiah Stewart, and a conditional future first-round pick.
Robert Covington was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Norman Powell on February 4, 2022.
In March 2022, Robert Covington's partner, Amirah Dyme, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Harmony Faye.
The Timberwolves included a 2022 second-round pick as part of the trade for Robert Covington.
On November 1, 2023, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Robert Covington from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade that sent James Harden to the Clippers.
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