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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: James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 25

NBA: James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 25

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 25 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 25. West: James Harden (@LAClippers) East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/TuS2JqNJhh — NBA (@NBA) April 14, 2025 Harden wins the Western Conference Player of the Week award for the first time this...

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 24

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 24

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 24 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 24. West: Kawhi Leonard (@LAClippers) East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/gRwSHInKa9 — NBA (@NBA) April 7, 2025 Leonard gets the Western Conference Player of the Week nod for the first time this...

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...

NBA: Bucks’ Bobby Portis suspended for 25 games for anti-drug violation 

NBA: Bucks’ Bobby Portis suspended for 25 games for anti-drug violation 

The NBA on Thursday suspended Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy, Afrosport reports. Portis, who will miss the majority of the remainder of the season, is expected to lose $2.85 million in salary with the 25-game suspension, translating to about $114,348 per game. The 30-year-old reportedly tested positive for the drug "tramadol", an opioid medication used as...