Damian Lillard

NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard to miss start of playoffs, timeline for return unknown

NBA: Lillard set for Trail Blazers return on three-year, $42 million deal

Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers, with both parties finalising a three-year, $42 million contract, Afrosport reports. Lillard became a free agent after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this month, with the team stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract to create space for the addition of free agent center Myles Turner. The 35-year-old, entering his 14th NBA season,...

NBA: Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner in shock move

NBA: Bucks waive Damian Lillard, sign Myles Turner in shock move

The Milwaukee Bucks delivered one of the biggest shocks in the NBA on Tuesday as they are reportedly waiving All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free-agent center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal, Afrosport reports. Milwaukee have also opted to stretch Lillard’s remaining $113 million deal to help the franchise get their new big man from Indiana. The Bucks found a creative path to...

NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard to miss start of playoffs, timeline for return unknown

NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard to miss start of playoffs, timeline for return unknown

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will reportedly miss the start of the 2025 NBA playoffs due to a blood clot in his right calf, Afrosport reports. Lillard has been sidelined since 18 March, but the Bucks on Tuesday announced that the 34-year-old had made "significant improvement on his deep vein thrombosis". The Bucks added that the nine-time All-Star will increase his on-court activity, but the team...

NBA: Lillard shines with 39 points for Bucks in debut win against Sixers

NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard sidelined indefinitely with blood clot problem

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without All-Star Damian Lillard indefinitely after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, Afrosport reports. The Bucks confirmed Lillard’s absence late on Tuesday, and the 34-year-old is reportedly on blood-thinning medication to treat the condition. Lillard becomes the second NBA player that has had to be shut down this season due to the condition, joining San Antonio...

Giannis, Lillard & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline 2024 NBA Cup All-Tournament Team

Giannis, Lillard & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline 2024 NBA Cup All-Tournament Team

The NBA on Thursday announced the All-Tournament Team for the 2024 NBA Cup, which was concluded on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Milwaukee Bucks won their maiden NBA Cup title after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 91-87 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The NBA Cup All-Tournament Team, however, has a different pattern to it, as unlike the All-NBA Teams, which are selected following the conclusion...