Blazers acquiring Covington from Rockets for Ariza, 16th pick and a 2021 first round pick
Covington headed to Oregon
The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Robert Covington from the Houston Rockets for Trevor Ariza, the 16th pick of this year draft and a protected first rounder of the 2021 NBA Draft.
Per ESPN, The 6-foot-7 Covington has become one of the NBA’s top defenders and has averaged 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in his seven NBA seasons with three teams.