Robert Covington: Stellar on both sides of ball Friday vs. Wizards

Covington has stepped up his game since Joel Embiid (knee) has been sidelined
with an injury, averaging 16.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks
across 33.3 minutes per game. He may also see increased time as a reserve power
forward with Nerlens Noel and Ersan Ilyasova being traded away. Though he’s an
inconsistent shooter, it’s hard to ignore Covington’s fantasy value, especially
on the defense end, when he’s in line for 35-plus minute workloads on a regular
basis.