Damian Lillard has been upgraded to questionable for Game 2 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first round series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has not played since March 18, with what was eventually diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis. The veteran point guard has been on blood thinners, but was recently cleared to begin contact practices ahead of the playoffs. The Bucks enter Game 2 … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Upgraded To Questionable For Game 2
Damian Lillard Expected To Return For Game 2 Or 3 Of First Round
The Milwaukee Bucks have some help on the way as their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers gets started. Star guard Damian Lillard is expected to return for the Bucks for Game 2 or Game 3 against the Pacers. Lillard has not played since March 18, with what was eventually diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis. The veteran point guard has been on blood thinners, but … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Expected To Return For Game 2 Or 3 Of First Round
Damian Lillard Cleared Of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Resumes Contact Workouts
Damian Lillard has been medically cleared of his deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is no longer required to take blood-thinning medication, sources told ESPN on Friday. Despite this positive development, Lillard will not be available for Game 1 of the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Lillard will now enter a recovery phase that includes … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Cleared Of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Resumes Contact Workouts
Bucks Expect Jericho Sims To Be Available For Playoffs
The Milwaukee Bucks are getting healthier as the playoffs draw nearer. Damian Lillard is out to start the playoffs, but the Bucks should have Jericho Sims back for Game 1 against the Pacers on Saturday. Sims has been out since injuring his thumb on March 16. However, Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers said he thinks the backup center will be ready to play when the playoffs start … [Read more...] about Bucks Expect Jericho Sims To Be Available For Playoffs
Damian Lillard Increasing Basketball Activity With Blood Clot Showing ‘Significant Improvement’
Damian Lillard has made significant improvement on his deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. He will continue to increase his on-court basketball activity. Lillard's availability for the Milwaukee Bucks' first round series against the Indiana Pacers remains uncertain. "Damian's most recent weekly scan shows that his injury has significantly improved which will enable him to … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Increasing Basketball Activity With Blood Clot Showing ‘Significant Improvement’