By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 00:46 GMT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 00:46 GMT, 26 March 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is taking blood-thinning medication after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.
The Bucks provided the update on the seven-time all-NBA guard´s status without offering a target date for his potential return. Lillard has missed the Bucks´ last three contests and already has been ruled out for their Wednesday game at Denver.
Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
"Damian´s health is our No. 1 priority," Bucks general manager Jon Horst said in a statement. "We will support him as he moves through this weekly process of strict criteria to ensure that it is safe for him to return to play. Doctors have indicated that his situation is very unlikely to occur again. We are thankful that this was identified and medicated quickly, which helps with the recovery."
The Bucks said Lillard´s medication has stabilized the thrombosis and that he will continue with regular testing.
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Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody, left, tries to knock the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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