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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

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 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’

James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 25. Harden averaged 29.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 10.5 assists as the Los Angeles Clippers went 4-0 and captured the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points, 11.7 rebounds and 10.0 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went 4-0. … [Read more...] about James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA’s Players Of Week 25

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured homecourt advantage for the duration of the playoffs with their 68-14 record and NBA-best +12.9 Net Rating. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics were bunched together in second and third in both record and Net Rating. The best matchups of the first round figure to be the Los Angeles Lakers against Minnesota Timberwolves less than a year … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Playoffs: First-Round Matchups Set As Regular Season Concludes