Timberwolves forward Robert Covington underwent a diagnostic arthroscopic procedure Monday morning with debridement and removal of loose bodies in his right knee, according to a team press release. The surgery was performed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. No timetable was released regarding the recovery process.
Covington was dealt to Minnesota from Philadelphia in the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade in November. In 22 games with the Timberwolves, he averaged 14.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 2.3 SPG. He hasn’t played since New Year’s Eve after being diagnosed with a bone bruise.
Covington has three more years remaining on his contract. He’ll receive approximately $11.3MM next season, $12.1MM in 2020/21 and $13MM in 2021/22.
He has averaged 12.7 PPG and 5.5 RPG in 326 career games.
Butler trade looks better n better.
Not if he walks in the off season.
Even if he does walk, simply not having RoCos salary is a win for the Sixers. 1 trick pony making 11, 13, and 13M? Rather they go after a Danny Green if Butler walked and Toby stayed.
Ro Co is a hell of a player healthy. Better than danny green. And is salary is not bad for his production healthy. They will pay danny 10 mil just the same.