Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely After Blood Clot Diagnosis

The Bucks revealed that Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, which has helped stabilize the blood clot in his calf.
Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely After Blood Clot Diagnosis
Damian Lillard leaves the court after the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors 104-93 at Chase Center on March 18, 2025, in San Francisco. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
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With an off day between a Monday defeat to the Phoenix Suns and a Wednesday game at the Denver Nuggets, the Milwaukee Bucks made a stunning announcement: All-Star point guard Damian Lillard would be out indefinitely.

Lillard, who had missed the three previous games due to a calf strain, was revealed to have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf, a team statement said. DVT is a blood clot specifically located in a deep vein, usually in the leg.

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