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

EDGE Analysis

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 coming Sunday against Toronto.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Covington (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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 reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Covington (knee) remains out for Monday's game against the Heat, but he took part in some non-contact on-court work following Sunday's practice and is ramping up for a return to game action, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington has been sidelined for two-plus months due to a bone bruise in his knee, but he may finally be closing in on a return to action. He'll likely miss at least a few more games, given that he's yet to be cleared for full-contact drills.

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

EDGE Analysis

Covington's absence streak will extend to 35 games Saturday while dealing with a left knee injury. Until Philadelphia updates the veteran forward's return timetable or he returns to practice, Covington can be considered week-to-week.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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 Covington's absence.

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-to-14 days, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Covington has been sidelined since Dec. 30 and has yet to return to practice for the 76ers. With this updated return timetable, Covington will likely be re-evaluated in mid-March.