What Robert Covington could bring to the Houston Rockets

With rumors surfacing that the Houston Rockets have a strong interest in veteran forward Robert Covington, we examine how he could help the team.

In the midst of a rough start, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor recently reported that the Houston Rockets have a serious interest in Timberwolves forward Robert Covington. There’s no doubt that the team is short on wing talent, particularly with long-term injuries suffered by Gerald Green and Eric Gordon.

After suffering two devastating losses in their last four games, the Houston Rockets find themselves sitting at fifth in the Western Conference. While the team is still figuring out how to play together after adding Russell Westbrook into the mix,…