Some are optimistic Damian Lillard returns this season?
New Dunc’d On Prime is OUT! Join @DannyLeroux and me as we break down the Rockets victory over the Hawks, Jimmy Butler’s dud return to Miami, the NBA in Europe, and whether it’s realistic for Damian Lillard to return this season. pic.x.com/L9XHdWodAf – 2:53 AM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
I saw Giannis in person for the first time since his 2nd year. It got me thinking about all-time favorites list. Here goes:
Mount Rushmore:
Jordan
Iverson
Blake
Giannis
Rest of top 10:
Dirk
Westbrook
Ray Allen
Jamal Crawford
Webber
Dame
Also:
LJ
Lamar Odom
Vince pic.x.com/IogHKnrbNf – 12:45 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
League source says there is a great deal of optimism that Damian Lillard will return this season from the deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.
More here on the Bucks star’s situation, with @eric_nehm, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/62293… – 9:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Seems like the reporters are trying hard not to say it right now, but given the history of players with blood clotting issues, it’s hard to imagine Dame returning this year. Hopefully there’s something about his situation that distinguishes it from the other cases. – 8:50 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf. Lillard is now on blood thinning medication.
Bucks GM Jon Horst: “Damian’s health is our No. 1 priority. We will support him as he moves through this weekly process of pic.x.com/eCuDHTwIko – 8:34 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Damian Lillard to me on his diagnosis:“It’s unfortunate that something outside of my control would come up. Along with the Bucks’ medical staff, our priorities are to protect my health and safety. As much as I love basketball, I need to be there for my kids and my family. I’m – 8:26 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf, per Bucks. Lillard is on blood thinning medication, which the team says has stabilized the DVT. – 8:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Bucks announce Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. Team says Lillard is on blood-thinning medication, which has stabilized the DVT, and will continue with regular testing. – 8:25 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Bucks announce Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, and that he is on blood thinning medication. – 8:22 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks injury report for Wednesday in Denver:
Out:
Damian Lillard (Right Calf Strain)
Bobby Portis Jr. (League Suspension)
Jericho Sims (Right Thumb UCL Sprain)
Questionable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Foot Sprain) – 6:57 PM
According to a league source who was close to the situation, concern about the nature of Lillard’s injury escalated on Thursday. He missed his first game that night, in Los Angeles against the Lakers, and continued experiencing discomfort and pain beyond the typical calf strain. The source said Lillard had experienced similar symptoms in the past and wanted clarity on the cause. A rigorous discovery process began from there, with Lillard eventually visiting with five of the top hematologists in the United States, either in person (including at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix on Tuesday) or via Zoom. Each of the specialists received his MRIs and sonograms as part of the process. Lillard began taking blood thinners on Friday, the source said, adding that there are encouraging signs that the treatment is working well. -via New York Times / March 25, 2025
