It was a shock to the Milwaukee Bucks when Damian Lillard was given a diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis. The blood clots have him ruled out indefintiely. If Lillard is forced to miss time into the playoffs, the Bucks will have a much harder time making a deep run in the playoffs. They are a much better team when they have Lillard out there.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is likely out indefinitely because of deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.