Robert Covington will miss the remainder of the season with a slight tear of his lateral meniscus in his right knee.

Covington will miss the final seven games of the Philadelphia 76ers' season.

Covington averaged 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 67 games this season.

The 76ers' own a team option on Covington's contract for the 17-18 season.