History of Robert Covington in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2024

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.

1986: Covington ties record set by Alvin Robertson

Covington becomes the first NBA player since Alvin Robertson in 1986 to secure six-plus steals in three consecutive games.

December 14, 1990: Robert Covington was born.

Robert Covington was born on December 14, 1990.

2008: High School Senior Year

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.

December 27, 2010: Named OVC Player of the Week

Robert Covington was named OVC Player of the Week on December 27, 2010.

2011: Earns First-Team All-OVC and First-Team NABC Division I All-District 19 Honors

In 2011, Robert Covington was named to the First Team All-OVC and First Team NABC Division I All-District 19.

July 15, 2013: Signs with the Houston Rockets

On July 15, 2013, Robert Covington signed a multi-year deal with the Houston Rockets.

October 27, 2014: Waived by the Houston Rockets

Robert Covington was waived by the Houston Rockets on October 27, 2014.

November 15, 2014: Signs with the Philadelphia 76ers

Robert Covington signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on November 15, 2014.

2014: Named NBA D-League Rookie of the Year

Robert Covington was named the NBA D-League Rookie of the Year in April 2014.

2014: 76ers 28-game losing streak begins.

The 76ers 28-game losing streak began on March 27, 2014.

March 27, 2015: 76ers end losing streak

On March 27, 2015, the 76ers ended their 28-game losing streak.

2015: Drafted by the Grand Rapids Drive

Robert Covington was drafted by the Grand Rapids Drive in 2015 but never played for the team.

December 14, 2016: Season high of 26 points and 12 rebounds

On December 14, 2016, Robert Covington had a season high of 26 points and 12 rebounds.

January 20, 2017: Leads 76ers to victory against Trail Blazers

Robert Covington scored 22 points, including two three-pointers in the final 40 seconds, leading the 76ers to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.

January 29, 2017: Scores 21 points against the Bulls

Robert Covington scored 21 points and 12 rebounds in a game against the Chicago Bulls on January 29, 2017.

March 2017: Three games with 13 rebounds

Robert Covington had 13 rebounds in three games during March 2017.

October 18, 2017: Scores 29 points against the Wizards.

Robert Covington scored 29 points in a game against the Washington Wizards on October 18, 2017

May 2018: Named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team

In May 2018, Robert Covington was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

November 12, 2018: Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

On November 12, 2018, Robert Covington was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2018: Named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team

In 2018, Robert Covington was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

2018: Starts in first 13 games of the Season

Robert Covington started the first 13 games for the 76ers in the 2018-2019 season.

February 5, 2020: Covington Traded Back to Houston Rockets

On February 5, 2020, Robert Covington was traded back to the Houston Rockets as part of a four-team, 12-player deal.

November 22, 2020: Covington Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

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.

February 4, 2022: Covington Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

Robert Covington was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Norman Powell on February 4, 2022.

March 2022: Covington Welcomes Daughter

In March 2022, Robert Covington's partner, Amirah Dyme, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Harmony Faye.

2022: Timberwolves trade 2022 second-round pick

The Timberwolves included a 2022 second-round pick as part of the trade for Robert Covington.

November 1, 2023: Covington Traded to Philadelphia 76ers

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.