All of us awaiting news on Damian Lillard’s calf strain (as revealed yesterday from imaging, reported by Jim Owczarski of the JS) have something from the team. After getting some more info today, the Bucks just gave a medical update on Lillard: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf.

The 34-year-old point guard is on blood-thinners. A league source told The Athletic that there is optimism he will return this season.

Lillard, a nine-time All-Star who played the first 11 seasons of his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, was traded to the Bucks during the 2023 offseason. Lillard missed two games during the Bucks 4-2 first round loss to the Indiana Pacers during last season's playoffs.