Robert Covington
F/C FA
Sat 3/27/21 10:21 AM

Covington registered 15 points (4-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal across 30 minutes Friday in the Trail Blazers' 112-105 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Covington showcased the full range of his skill set Friday, with the defensive production, in particular, standing out. The 30-year-old's block rate had been way down early in the season, but the Trail Blazers' willingness to use him as a small-ball center more frequently during Jusuf Nurkic's (wrist) 32-game absence helped Covington average 1.4 swats per game during that stretch. Nurkic returned to action and played 18 minutes Friday, so it was encouraging that Covington was still able to thrive as a rim protector.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Fri 3/19/21 6:42 AM

Covington posted 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, a steal and an assist across 36 minutes in Thursday's 101-93 win over the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
The Trail Blazers are not known for their defense, but they would be far worse without Covington as part of their core. His fantasy contribution can be a bit streaky, but Covington's reputation as a stingy defender doesn't always show up in the stat line. Although Jusuf Nurkic's return will shake up things in the frontcourt, Covington should retain his role because a twin-rower setup of Nurkic and Enes Kanter would only be used against teams where there is a size mismatch.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Mon 3/15/21 4:45 AM

Covington produced 19 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, a steal and a blocked shot across 39 minutes in Sunday's 114-112 loss to the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
The journeyman forward could be one of the league's streakiest players this season, but he certainly can pop when given the opportunity. His four three-pointers helped to bolster his scoring total in Sunday's loss, and he continued to prove his worth as one of the league's best defenders with excellent secondary numbers. Covington's primary problem is consistency, but the numbers indicate that he's far more dependable against teams with weak frontcourt defenses.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Thu 3/4/21 12:37 AM

Covington had 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in Wednesday's win over Golden State.
EDGE Analysis
Covington did a little bit of everything, as he continues to play well after a slow start to his first season in Portland. Over the last two games alone, Covington has racked up 36 points, 19 rebounds, eight three-pointers, three assists, four steals and four blocks.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Tue 3/2/21 2:11 AM

Covington finished Monday's 123-111 win over Charlotte with 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked shots across 38 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Covington hasn't been much of a scorer this season -- he entered Monday averaging only 7.7 points per contest -- but he came through with his highest point total of the season to aid in Monday's victory. His success was largely tied to his stroke from beyond the arc, as Covington tied a season high with five three-pointers on only seven attempts. The veteran didn't sacrifice defense to ascend to greater offensive heights, as he notched a pair of steals and blocks while also pulling down 10 boards for the second straight game.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Wed 2/24/21 1:40 AM

Covington had zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 111-106 loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old had made multiple three-pointers in each of the previous five games, but he was unable to score at all during Tuesday's defeat. It's the first time this season Covington failed to contribute in the scoring column.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Tue 2/23/21 2:29 AM

Covington scored six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and contributed five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in the Trail Blazers' 132-100 loss to the Suns on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
While Covington had another solid outing of counting stats, it wasn't enough to keep the game close. The veteran picked up two blocks, giving him 16 over the last four games. Covington won't give you consistent scoring, but is a guy that can provide a little bit of everything else which keeps him relevant in fantasy leagues.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Sun 2/21/21 3:35 AM

Covington tallied 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocked shots and two steals in a loss to the Wizards on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Covington isn't much of an asset in the scoring column -- he is averaging only 7.7 points on the campaign -- but he offers upside in other categories, collecting 6.3 boards, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. The veteran is also good for a couple treys per contest, though his overall 37.1 field-goal percentage brings down his value in rotisserie leagues.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Wed 2/17/21 11:53 PM

Covington had 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two steals, four blocks and an assist in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
One night after putting up six points, nine rebounds and a season-high six blocks, Covington turned in another stellar all-around performance as Portland notched its sixth consecutive victory. Overall, Covington's scoring and shot-blocking numbers are still down relative to last year, but he's beginning to look more like his old self of late.

Robert Covington
F/C FA
Sun 2/14/21 10:37 PM

Covington notched 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and four steals across 39 minutes in Sunday's win over the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Covington has scored in double digits just five times all season. This performance might boost his confidence, though -- he drained at least four threes for the fourth time this year and it was the first time he didn't miss a single shot from deep when attempting three or more treys. It's been a down year for Covington offensively, but the fact that he has scored in double digits three times during the current month should be a positive sign moving forward.