Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard remains out indefinitely as the team enters the NBA playoffs. Lillard, who missed the final 14 games of the regular season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, is progressing with increased basketball activity, but there is no specific timeline for his return. Despite optimism from the Bucks, a league source indicated that Lillard will not be cleared to play at the start of the postseason.
The Bucks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in their Eastern Conference first-round series starting this weekend. Lillard's recovery and potential return for the playoffs are still uncertain, with the team prioritizing his health and closely monitoring his progress following the injury update. In his second season with Milwaukee, Lillard averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists while playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. The injury, initially thought to be a calf strain, was later diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis, requiring treatment with blood thinners.