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Damian Lillard Out for Season After MRI Confirms Torn Achilles

The Milwaukee Bucks star will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the playoffs as the team faces elimination in their first-round series against the Pacers.

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Apr 25, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, confirmed by an MRI on April 28.
  • The injury occurred in the first quarter as Lillard pursued a loose ball, marking a devastating blow for the 34-year-old guard who recently returned from a blood clot in his right calf.
  • Lillard will undergo surgery and is expected to face a lengthy rehabilitation process, potentially sidelining him for a significant portion of the 2025-26 season.
  • The Bucks trail the Pacers 3-1 in the series and face elimination in Game 5, with Giannis Antetokounmpo shouldering the team's playoff hopes.
  • Lillard’s injury raises questions about Milwaukee’s future, with his $54.1 million contract next season and broader roster uncertainties looming large.