Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington suffered a sprained MCL during Friday night's preseason game against the Boston Celtics.
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Saturday, Oct. 24
Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reported Covington has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and bone bruise in knee, and is expected to be out for two weeks.
According to 76ers director of public relations Michael Preston, the team initially ruled Covington out with a sprained right knee.
The injury occurred with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. According to the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn, Covington had to be carried off the court, as he was unable to put any pressure on his right leg.
The team has not disclosed a timetable for his return.
How Covington's Injury Impacts Tennessee
Covington, who is entering his third season in the NBA, experienced a breakout season on a weak 76ers team last year, making 49 starts while averaging 13.5 points per game.
Head coach Brett Brown spoke with John Finger of CSNPhilly.com about what he was expecting from Covin ...
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