Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Lillard, who was initially expected to miss the start of the playoffs, remains out for Saturday's Game 1 but is progressing towards a return. The quick recovery of Lillard, attributed to early detection and treatment, has been deemed unprecedented by medical professionals, as per Charania's report and The Athletic's Sam Amick and Eric Nehm. Lillard participated in a 3-on-3 session on Wednesday, indicating his gradual return to play.