Robert Covington last played a professional basketball game on Dec. 31 before re-injuring his knee and forcing the Minnesota Timberwolves to shut him down for an extended period of time. Covington practiced with the Iowa Wolves this week and is expected to make his much-anticipated return in the coming days.
His return is a happy moment for him but also a crucial moment for the rest of the team.
When Covington was healthy, the Timberwolves had started to build a new identity built on his defense. Now, the team’s defense has regressed and a large void has been felt at the wing position.