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Lillard Cleared of Deep Vein Thrombosis

In somewhat of a miraculous turn of events, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Charania reported that Lillard will not play Saturday in Game 1 of Milwaukee’s first round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, but he’s ramping up to make a return this postseason.

In his report, Charania emphasized the unprecedented nature of Lillard’s recovery.

[S]ources told ESPN the veteran guard will have a period of time to resume contact workouts and ramp up for a return.