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Damian Lillard participated fully in Bucks practice on Thursday

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Per league sources, Lillard participated in a three-on-three session on Wednesday and the team confirmed that Lillard participated fully in the team’s practice on Thursday. “Today, he did everything,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “There’s no limitations at all, you know, other than his lungs and timing and everything else.”
Source: New York Times

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Damian Lillard returned to practice today for the Bucks.
“Today, he did everything. There’s no limitations at all, you know, other than his lungs and timing and everything else.” – Doc Rivers
On Lillard’s return, at @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/62877… – 4:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bucks vs Pacers recent history:
— Pacers beat Bucks in first IST semis
— Haliburton does Dame Time celebration
— Giannis drops career-high on Pacers
— Game ball incident
— Pacers eliminate Bucks from playoffs
— Hali 4-point play to beat the Bucks
🍿🍿🍿 pic.x.com/I2R72g1xET – 2:55 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
At @TheAthletic: Damian Lillard cleared of blood clots in calf, back at Bucks practice ahead of playoffs nytimes.com/athletic/62877… – 2:33 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Damian Lillard is cleared for full basketball activity, expected to rejoin the Bucks for their first-round series against the Pacers (however, he will not play in Game 1 on Saturday).
nbcsports.com/nba/news/damia… – 2:31 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Here is the Bucks’ official update on Damian Lillard: pic.x.com/vBegaqEGj3 – 2:14 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Damian Lillard medically cleared, expected to return after Game 1 of the playoffs with no clear timetable yet
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 1:40 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
A very positive sign for Damian Lillard and the Bucks: League sources say he’s practicing today. No clarity yet on what it means, but that’s a big step. – 1:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Amazing: Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, sources tell ESPN. Lillard is out for Game 1 Saturday against Indiana and will have a period of time to resume contact workouts and ramp up for return. pic.x.com/fbeQg0mvsn – 1:30 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dame Sarr was released by FC Barcelona
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 11:32 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dame Sarr, Barcelona officially part ways sportando.basketball/en/dame-sarr-b… – 10:29 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Dame Sarr has officially parted ways with Barcelona.
The NBA Draft-eligible prospect, also targeted by top NCAA programs, recently impressed with 17 points at the Nike Hoop Summit. – 10:18 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
From the “don’t shoot the messenger” files:
Current starting 5 that everyone hates (Rollins/TP/Kuz/Giannis/Brook) is +13.0 w/130 ORTG in 294 poss. The version w/Dame also put up solid numbers (+6.7 in 428 poss). I’m chalking it up to Giannis being that good pic.x.com/xAXDllJsjD – 8:02 PM

More on this storyline

Milwaukee Bucks: “We’re thrilled for Dame,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. “Our priority has always been Dame’s health. We’re grateful to our medical team for diagnosing and treating his DVT at an early stage, and for the world-renown hematology specialists at Mayo Clinic. Every step of Dame’s recovery has been at the direction of world-class medical professionals and their specific and strict protocols that have allowed for Dame’s safe and healthy return to play.” -via Twitter @Bucks / April 17, 2025
Sam Amick: League sources confirm, with @Eric Nehm, that the Bucks’ Damian Lillard has been cleared of deep vein thrombosis and is off of blood thinners. Lillard also played three-on-three yesterday, then was re-tested today. He’s out for Game 1, with no clarity from there regarding Game 2 and beyond. His ramp-up will determine that timeline. -via Twitter @sam_amick / April 17, 2025