Covington (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Jazz, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington missed the past two games due to a knee issue, but now he's under the weather. He'll have a few days off to get ready for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Covington is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to an illness, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington missed the 76ers last two games due to a knee injury, so it is interesting that his questionable status is due to an illness. It is unclear if he has put the knee issue behind him or not. Either way, his final status for Saturday's contest is not expected to be determined until closer to tipoff.

Covington (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington will miss his second straight game after being downgraded from questionable to out due to inflammation in his left knee. Covington's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Utah.

Covington (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Covington is in danger of missing his second straight game due to left knee swelling. If he's unable to suit up, Kelly Oubre and Nicolas Batum are candidates to receive increased minutes.

Covington (knee) was absent from Thursday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington missed Philadelphia's previous game with a swollen left knee. His absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with the Knicks.

Covington will not play Tuesday against the Bulls due to left knee swelling.

EDGE Analysis

Covington will join De'Anthony Melton (back) on the sidelines, but the 76ers are getting Joel Embiid back for Tuesday. With Covington out, Nicolas Batum and Marcus Morris are candidates to pick up a handful of minutes. Covington played an average of 14.8 minutes per game in December.

Covington (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Heat, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Covington has been upgraded from probable to available. With Joel Embiid (hamstring) out, Covington's role in the frontcourt could expand. Over his last six games, Covington has averaged 2.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game.

Covington (knee) is probable to play Monday versus Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Covington was added to Sunday's injury report due to right knee effusion. Dealing with fluid accumulation in his joints, this is similar to the injury that has sidelined Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent (knee) for chunks of the season. Effusions come in varying degrees, and Covington's appears to be minor, so he'll likely factor into Philadelphia's rotation Monday, especially with Joel Embiid (ankle) set to be inactive.

Covington (illness) said he'll play Friday against the Raptors, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Covington has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action following a one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 3.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per game, but he could see an increased role with Nicolas Batum (hamstring) sidelined.

Covington (illness), who is probable for Friday's game against the Raptors, participated in the 76ers' morning shootaround, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given Covington's probable tag, his participation in shootaround isn't surprising. He seems to be trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's tipoff and is poised to return to action following a one-game absence.