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Damian Lillard Cleared for Full Basketball Activity After Deep Vein Thrombosis

The Bucks star, who was sidelined in March with a serious blood clot condition, is practicing but ruled out for Game 1 with no set return date.

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Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (middle) sits on the bench with an injury against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Damian Lillard has been cleared of deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, marking a significant step in his recovery.
  • The Bucks confirmed Lillard will not play in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, with no timeline set for his return.
  • Doctors described Lillard's recovery as unprecedented, crediting early detection, treatment, and specialist care for the rapid progress.
  • Lillard participated in Thursday's practice, focusing on ramping up his conditioning and contact workouts before a potential playoff return.
  • The Bucks, who went 10-4 without Lillard to close the regular season, enter the playoffs on an eight-game winning streak but face uncertainty about their star guard's availability.