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The Trade Market for Timberwolves’ Covington is ‘Heating Up’

The market for Timberwolves forward Robert Covington is building steam heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. According to a post by The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania, rival teams are contacting the Wolves in hopes of acquiring the 29-year-old veteran.

Krawczynski and Charania revealed that the Rockets, Mavericks and 76ers are among the teams in the mix for Covington.

Rival teams also say the market for forward Robert Covington has been heating up over recent days. Covington has become a coveted player, with his defensive prowess and outside shooting an ideal fit for most teams in the playoff hunt.