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Robert Covington Joins Nolan Smith’s Staff as Chief Basketball Officer

Brandon King

Tennessee State University has announced that former NBA standout Robert Covington is joining head coach Nolan Smith’s staff as the program’s Chief Basketball Officer, adding another accomplished basketball mind to a program coming off one of the most historic seasons in school history. Covington announced the move through Tennessee State men’s basketball, marking a significant homecoming for one of the most decorated players in program history. The former Tiger brings an impressive professional résumé to the position. Covington played more than a decade in the NBA, appearing in more than…

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Blazers acquire Robert Covington

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Portland Trailblazers have acquired Rockets forward in a trade. As two picks are part of the deal and Houston future assets cupboard has been pretty bare from all the major acquisitions in recent years, could this just be the opening salvo on the path to a rebuild?

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Robert Covington to miss game against Celtics

Brandon King

The list of Timberwolves players on the injury list is growing. Point guards Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose are both sidelined with ankle injuries and now forward Robert Covington will also miss the team’s contest against the Boston Celtics with a knee injury, according to the Timberwolves ‘ injury report.

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