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Depleted and helpless Golden State Warriors should still target Robert Covington

By Nathan Beighle

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Robert Covington #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 25, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 25: Robert Covington #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 25, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors won’t have much use for Robert Covington on this currently six-win team, but they will in the coming years.

There’s no denying this season has been a forgettable one for the Golden State Warriors. They just haven’t played up to par as Dub Nation was set for an exciting season behind two-time MVP Stephen Curry.

In the team’s fourth game of the season, Curry went down with a left-hand injury. That broken left hand will have him sidelined the majority of the season with a tentative expected return date in February.

When Curry comes back next season, the Warriors should be primed to thrive with both their MVP and five-time All-Star Klay Thompson healthy and rested. Golden State needs to start preparing for next season now.

It starts by adding Robert Covington.

Covington provides consistent play offensively while also being one of the NBA’s best defensive forwards.

His main offensive impact comes from deep as Covington has developed into a top-tier three-point shooting, averaging 2.0 per game this season. The six-year veteran has made two per game every season he’s put in over ten minutes per game.

Defensive is where Covington thrives though.

He’s averaging 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks per 36 minutes. A 6-foot-7 forward with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Covington has just been a dominant defender ever since arriving in the league and is among the best at deflecting passes as well.

Under contract until following the 2021-2022 season, Covington is set to make no more than $13 million. His contract is solid for the team and could help the Warriors alleviate some pressure of being right on the league’s hard cap.

However, the price for Covington is likely a bit high right now. Covington and a first-round pick for D’Angelo Russell seem to be a popular trade suggestion and is still one that both sides may find intriguing.

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The Warriors do not need Covington, but it may be nice to secure him before the chaotic offseason begins.

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