Covington finished with three points (1-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 28 minutes Saturday in the Trail Blazers' 112-106 win over the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

The horrid shooting limited Covington's overall fantasy impact, but the defensive production was encouraging to see, given that his rebounding and blocks outputs in particular have been down considerably from last season. Covington has thus far struggled to fit in during his first year in Portland, but the extended absence of Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) could create more opportunities for the 30-year-old to see work as a small-ball center behind Enes Kanter. Covington thrived while largely filling that role for Houston in the second half of last season, averaging 6.9 boards, 1.9 steals and 1.8 blocks in 32.5 minutes over his 34 games with the Rockets.

Covington has only made 32 percent of his shots and 36.8 percent of his threes over his last three contests.

EDGE Analysis

Covington is averaging 8.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.0 minutes per game during that stretch, so that suggests he might post better numbers sooner than later if he can get back to his usual shooting figures as the season progresses. Covington hasn't shot below the 41.0 percent mark from the field in each of his last three seasons, a span in which he played 185 games.

Covington recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Thursday's 135-117 win over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Covington was coming off his first double-digit scoring effort of the season just two days prior, recording 14 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 37 minutes against the Bulls. However, with Friday's game being a blowout, Covington had his minutes limited and didn't have a chance to replicate the performance. After an awful start to the season shooting the ball, he's found his stroke again, hitting 45.8 percent of his 4.8 threes per game across the past five contests.

Covington recorded eight points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 36 minutes in Friday's 123-98 win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Covington still hasn't scored in double figures over the first five games of the year, but he led the team with a season-high 11 rebounds in Friday's win. He's shooting just 32.3 percent from the floor this season while averaging 6.0 points and 6.4 rebounds over 31.8 minutes per game.

Covington is yet to score in double figures through the Blazers' first four games.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Covington has been locked into the starting lineup, and he's averaging north of 30 minutes per game, but he's hit just three three-pointers thus far (3-16 3PT) and hasn't been a major factor on the offensive end. The good news for fantasy managers is Covington is averaging nearly 2.0 steals per game, but he has not been a major contributor in any other areas to begin the year.

Covington recorded one point (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 120-100 loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

The Trail Blazers fell victim to an opening night blowout, and Covington's team debut was soured as a result. He took just three shots and failed to convert from the field, though he helped make up for it with some passable peripheral stats. He should see his workload increase during Portland's next game, which is scheduled for Saturday against the Rockets.

Covington tallied nine points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 127-102 victory over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Covington was at his do-everything best for the Trail Blazers, demonstrating just what he brings to the table for his new team. He is locked in as the starting power forward and should see significant minutes on most nights. He is likely to be the fourth option on offense but certainly has the ability to fill the boxscore on any given night. As long as he remains healthy, he should be able to churn out top-50 value without too much trouble.

Covington was traded from the Rockets to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Trevor Ariza, a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington will pack his bags yet again, leaving Houston to play for his fourth team in three years. He averaged 12.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.3 assists over 70 contests a season ago across stops with Houston and Minnesota.

Covington (head) will be available for Thursday's Game 4 against the Lakers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington emerged unscathed from a scary collision near the end of Game 3, but the Rockets initially listed him as questionable on their injury report. As expected, he's now been removed from the report and should start at his usual forward spot. Covington finished Game 3 with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals in 36 minutes.

Covington is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 4 against the Lakers due to a headache, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington passed a concussion protocol test, but he's dealing with a headache. While he was originally expected to play, some doubt has now been cast upon his status. Look for him to be a game-time call.