Bucks' Damian Lillard: Will miss Game 1 vs. Indiana
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Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Despite making "significant progress" with his blood clot issue, Lillard will not play in Game 1 in Indiana. The superstar guard will continue to increase basketball activity this week and is expected to return at some point during the NBA playoffs, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Ryan Rollins (shoulder) and Kevin Porter (wrist) will likely continue to see more time on the floor during Lillard's absence.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Cleared for basketball activity
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Lillard (calf) has been able to participate in shooting drills and light running, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard is continuing to trend in the right direction after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf on March 25. He recently gained clearance to participate in some basketball activities. Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers didn't have much to add in terms of a timeline for a return, so it's likely safe to consider Lillard week-to-week until the team has another update on his rehab.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Could return sooner than expected
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The Bucks are hopeful that Lillard (calf) can resume taking part in basketball activities in the next seven to 10 days, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Lillard was viewed as out indefinitely after the Bucks announced March 25 that the star guard had been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. Though the 34-year-old is still without a definitive target date for a return, Charania's report suggests that the Bucks' optimism about Lillard's outlook has improved since he originally received the diagnosis. Since he's still at least a week away from resuming basketball activities, Lillard looks set to remain out for the rest of the regular season, but a return during the opening round of the playoffs could be in the forecast.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Out indefinitely
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Lillard has been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and will be sidelined indefinitely, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard has already missed the club's last three outings and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period due to the blood clot. The superstar is on blood-thinning medication and will go through a "weekly process of strict criteria to ensure that it is safe for him to return to play," according to Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. Ryan Rollins, Gary Trent and Kevin Porter will likely continue to receive an uptick in playing time due to Lillard being sidelined. There is a "great deal of optimism that he will return this season," per Nehm. However, if the veteran point guard is unable to return before the end of the regular season, he'll finish with averages of 24.9 points, 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 36.1 minutes per game in 58 regular-season appearances.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Ruled out against Denver
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Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard will miss a fourth straight game for the Bucks on Wednesday as he continues to nurse a calf injury. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter will likely see a boost in minutes for Milwaukee to help pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Remains out for Monday
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Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard will miss his third consecutive contest due to right calf soreness. The superstar's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets. Ryan Rollins has started at point guard in the club's last two outings due to Lillard being sidelined, with Kevin Porter receiving an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Out for Saturday
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Lillard (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Kings, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard will miss a second straight game due to right calf soreness, though the Bucks haven't indicated that they're expecting the star point guard to miss extended time. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter will likely cover all of the minutes at point guard Saturday while Lillard is sidelined.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Officially out for Thursday
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Lillard (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Though Lillard was listed as probable heading into the day, he was downgraded to questionable before the Bucks ultimately opted to hold him out for the first time since Feb. 21. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter will likely cover all of the minutes at point guard Thursday while Lillard takes a seat.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Not expected to go Thursday
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Lillard (groin) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard was initially added to the injury report as probable, but he was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day and is now considered unlikely to suit up. Assuming he's ruled out closer to tipoff, Kevin Porter and AJ Green would be in line for more chances in the frontcourt.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Downgraded to questionable
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Lillard (groin) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard was initially listed as probable to play against the Lakers on Thursday, but that has been changed to questionable, which means the Bucks might have to pivot in Los Angeles. If the superstar guard can't play, Milwaukee will likely turn to Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Likely to play Thursday
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Lillard is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right groin soreness, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard has appeared in each of the Bucks' last 13 games, averaging 23.0 points, 5.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.2 steals in 35.0 minutes per contest. He's now been listed as probable ahead of each of the past five contests due to the groin issue, so Lillard could be due for a game off soon, even though he's expected to play Thursday.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Available Tuesday
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Lillard (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Lillard will shake off a probable tag due to right groin soreness Tuesday. The star point guard has made 12 consecutive appearances, during which he has averaged 23.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Listed as probable for Tuesday
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Lillard (groin) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard is still working through a minor groin issue, and, after getting a first look at Milwaukee's injury report, it looks as though he'll continue to play through the injury Tuesday. Expect confirmation on the star point guard's availability closer to tipoff.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Cleared to play Sunday
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Lillard (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard is working through right groin soreness, but it won't prevent from playing Sunday. He has averaged 22.0 points, 7.4 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 35.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Probable Sunday
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Lillard (groin) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Lillard is dealing with lingering right groin soreness, though he is still expected to play in the second half of the club's back-to-back set. The star guard hasn't missed a game since Feb. 23. Over his last 10 outings, Lillard has averaged 23.6 points, 5.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 35.0 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Teases triple-double against Pacers
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Lillard accumulated 25 points (7-15 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists across 37 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 victory over Indiana.
The veteran point guard just missed recording his sixth career triple-double and third of the season, instead settling for his 14th double-double of the campaign. Lillard has scored at least 15 points in 32 straight appearances since the calendar flipped to 2025, and through eight games in March he's averaging 24.4 points, 6.5 assists, 5.6 boards, 3.3 threes and 1.4 steals.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Will be available Saturday
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Lillard (groin) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Lillard has been dealing with a nagging groin injury, but the soreness won't prevent him from suiting up Saturday. He'll feature for an 11th consecutive contest, and he's averaging a solid line of 23.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game over his previous 10 contests.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Expected to play Saturday
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Lillard (groin) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers.
Lillard continues to deal with right groin soreness but has played in each of Milwaukee's last 10 outings. The star guard is averaging 35.1 minutes per contest over that span, so he's unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available against Indiana.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Scores 22, hands out 10 dimes
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Lillard produced 22 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 126-106 victory over the Lakers.
Lillard recorded his second straight double-double, and he also surpassed the 20-point plateau for the sixth time across his last seven contests. Even though Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show Thursday, Lillard remains a capable offensive weapon for Milwaukee, regardless of whether he operates as the No. 1 or No. 2 option, depending on the opponent. Lillard has recorded 11 double-doubles and two triple-doubles this season.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Likely to play Thursday vs. LAL
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Lillard is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right groin soreness.
Lillard popped up on Monday's injury report due to the same issue. He worked through the injury against the Pacers on Tuesday, playing 37 minutes and finishing with 15 points, 11 assists and three rebounds. Unless he suffers a setback, Lillard is expected to take the floor against the Lakers on Thursday. He has averaged 23.2 points, 5.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 35.0 minutes while shooting 44.7 percent from the field (including 35.6 percent from three on 9.0 3PA/G) since the All-Star break.
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