Covington (illness) is probable for Friday's game against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Covington didn't participate in Thursday's practice session due to his illness, but he'll likely be able to return to action following his one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 3.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.4 minutes per game.

Covington (illness) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington was unavailable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota due to his illness, and it's discouraging that he was absent from Thursday's practice session. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for Friday's game against Toronto.

Covington (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington will join Nicolas Batum (hamstring) on the sidelines, but Marcus Morris (illness) remains questionable. Kelly Oubre, Danuel House, Furkan Korkmaz and Kenyon Martin are all candidates for increased roles versus Minnesota.

Covington (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Covington missed Tuesday's practice due to an illness, putting his status for Wednesday in jeopardy. With Nicolas Batum (hamstring) already ruled out and Marcus Morris (illness) also questionable, the 76ers' frontcourt may be shorthanded versus Minnesota.

Covington did not practice Tuesday due to an illness, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington's status for Wednesday against Minnesota has yet to be determined, but he should be considered questionable for now. If he can play, he could see more minutes with Nicolas Batum sidelined by a minor hamstring issue.

Covington had two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds, one block and two steals in 14 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Covington has played fewer than 20 minutes in six straight appearances. Kelly Oubre is back in action after a lengthy injury-related absence and has overtaken Covington as the top forward off the bench, and that isn't expected to change anytime soon. Covington's name has been mentioned in trade talks because of Philadelphia's depth, but the veteran's defensive prowess off the bench is still valuable.

Covington posted 18 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and five steals across 30 minutes off the bench during Friday's 125-119 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

While Paul Reed moved into the starting five for the 76ers in place of Joel Embiid (illness), Covington also saw an increased role as he played at least 30 minutes for only the third time in a Sixers jersey. The veteran forward responded with season highs in points and steals. Covington is still capable of making an impact when he gets enough court time, but his production remains erratic on a game-to-game basis -- he's drained multiple threes in three of the last four games but failed to score a point in the fourth contest.

Covington had 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-114 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Covington was held scoreless in Monday's blowout win over the Lakers, but he was much more efficient from the floor Wednesday en route to his second double-digit scoring total of the season, fueled by Joel Embiid's (illness) absence. He also matched his highest rebound total of the year, a mark he's reached four times over his last seven appearances. During that time, he's averaged 5.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game.

Covington won't start Sunday's game against the Nets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covington drew three straight starts in Nicolas Batum's absence, posting 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.3 minutes per game during that stretch. However, Batum has returned to the team and will reclaim his starting spot Sunday. Batum should still see a decent role off the bench, but he shouldn't be expected to play more than 20 minutes versus Brooklyn.

Covington posted 16 points (6-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Covington was expected to handle a more significant workload with Kelly Oubre (ribs) and Nicolas Batum (personal) sidelined, and that was precisely the case. However, it wouldn't be surprising if he heads back to the bench Friday when the 76ers take on the Hawks on Friday, assuming Batum becomes available. If not, there's a strong chance Covington would remain in the starting lineup while having a higher usage rate than in past contests.