Robert Covington has surgery to repair meniscus tear

Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced.

Sixers head physician Dr. Christopher Dodson performed the surgery, which the team described as minor, in Philadelphia.

Covington told reporters last week that an MRI "showed a baby tear" and he didn't consider his injury to be serious.

Covington is expected to resume basketball activities this summer, the team announced.

The 76ers shut down Covington on March 31. He averaged 12.9 points and 6.5 rebounds in 67 games this season.

Coach Brett Brown has said the 2016-17 season was Covington's best in the NBA, lauding him especially for his defense as "he grew to a level that was respected around the league as a legitimate two-way player."