Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Covington (knee) isn't expected to play again this season, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Nurse's announcement isn't official, Covington hasn't made enough progress in his recovery program from a bone bruise in his left knee for a return during the 76ers' postseason run to look realistic. Covington closed the regular season with just 29 appearances to his name, with none coming after Dec. 30. He averaged 4.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 0.8 assists, 0.7 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 16.8 minutes per contest.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Covington hasn't played since late December due to a left knee bone 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.

Covington (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

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

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.