Latest News About Why Damian Lillard Not Playing

I don’t have live access to the latest streaming updates right now, but here’s what’s been reported recently about Damian Lillard’s status.

• In early-to-mid 2025, Lillard was sidelined with a significant injury (initially a calf-related issue with deep vein thrombosis) and missed playoff games. This led to ongoing updates about his recovery timeline and whether he’d be cleared to return during the postseason.[2][4]
• By April 2025, reports indicated he remained out for the start of the Bucks’ playoff run due to the DVT, though there was optimism about progress and potential clearance later in the playoffs.[9][2]
• After the postseason began, multiple outlets noted he was out indefinitely, with updates suggesting his health was improving but no fixed return date, and later reporting that he could possibly return at some point in the playoffs if cleared.[4][6]

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