Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again. He’s just grateful that moment will come sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected.

Lillard has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Bucks' upcoming first-round clash with the Indiana Pacers, but he could return to the floor before the series comes to a close. His potential presence on the court could help Milwaukee win its first playoff series since 2022.

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is no longer taking blood-thinning medication, the team announced on Thursday. L