Sixers' Jahlil Okafor, Robert Covington To Miss Rest Of Season Due To Knee Injuries
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia 76ers appear to be the walking wounded at this point.
The Sixers announced Friday that Robert Covington and Jahlil Okafor will miss the rest of the season due to knee issues.
Medical update:
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 31, 2017
An MRI of Robert Covington's right knee reveals slight tear of lateral meniscus. He will miss final 7 games of season.
The team revealed an MRI of Covington's right knee revealed a slight tear of his lateral meniscus.
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According to Liberty Ballers' Jake Pavorsky, Covington initially sat out the game against the Lakers on March 12 with a knee injury, but played eight games after that.
Robert Covington first sat out with a knee injury on 3/12. He played 8 games after that, and a total of 261 minutes. Now diagnosed with tear
— Jake Pavorsky (@JakePavorsky) March 31, 2017
The Sixers said that Okafor is being shut down as he continues to experience right knee soreness.
Medical update:
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 31, 2017
Jahlil Okafor still having right knee soreness - exacerbated by impact in game at OKC - will miss final 7 games of season.
The Sixers have seven games left in the season. They face the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night.