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Doc Rivers expressed renewed optimism that Damian Lillard could return to the Milwaukee Bucks from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf before the end of the season, though the team is simultaneously preparing for postseason scenarios without their star guard. "We have much more hope today than we did three days ago," Rivers said before Thursday's game against … [Read more...] about Bucks Optimistic About Damian Lillard’s Return From Blood Clot Issue

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-113 on Thursday night. Antetokounmpo is the first player in league history to record that stat line. Antetokounmpo finished the game shooting 12-19 from the field. "When you're the primary ball handler, you just gotta keep on making good decisions … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Records First 35-17-20 Stat Line In NBA History

The Milwaukee Bucks shot 68.9% from the field during their 133-123 win over the Phoenix Suns, the highest field goal percentage since 1998. The Bucks shot 51-of-74 from the field. "I kept saying to my teammates, 'We're fighting for our lives. We're fighting for our lives,'" said Giannis Antetokounmpo. "They think I'm joking, but I'm not joking. We're fighting for our lives … [Read more...] about Bucks Shoot 68.9% From Field Versus Suns, Highest Percentage Since 1998

The Milwaukee Bucks were part of a big transaction ahead of the trade deadline. Milwaukee sent out Khris Middleton in a deal that brought in Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards. While that move did help the team to get under the second apron, Bucks co-owner Wes Edens said that wasn't the motivation. "The moves we made at the deadline were basketball moves," Edens said. "And … [Read more...] about Wes Edens: Bucks Made Basketball Moves, No Second Apron Mandate

Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf and will be out indefinitely. Lillard is on blood thinning medication to treat the issue, which has now been stabilized. According to a source that spoke with The Athletic, there is a great deal of optimism Lillard will return this season. Lillard is averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists in his … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely With Blood Clot In Right Calf, Bucks Optimistic He’ll Return This Season