Overview

• Damian Lillard had surgery in Los Angeles on Friday to repair his torn left Achilles tendon, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache with consultation from Bucks orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carole Vetter.
• The injury occurred early in Game 4 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series, which they lost in five games to the Indiana Pacers after a narrow overtime defeat in Game 5.
• Lillard had recently returned to action after recovering from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, which sidelined him for the final 14 regular-season games.
• The recovery timeline for NBA athletes following Achilles surgery typically ranges from six to twelve months, potentially impacting Lillard's availability for much of the 2025-26 season.
• Lillard, under contract with the Bucks through 2027, faces an uncertain career trajectory as Milwaukee navigates salary cap challenges and decisions about their roster's future.