76ers' Robert Covington: Suffers minor ankle injury in preseason finale

Covington exited Friday's preseason finale against the Heat after sustaining a right ankle injury, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

We'll track Covington's participation in practice leading up to the Oct. 26 regular-season opener against the Thunder, but all indications are that the injury is minor, as he had the ankle re-taped on the bench and was considered available to return, but ultimately didn't. The 76ers were likely just exercising some precaution with Covington, who will open the season as the team's starting small forward.