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Bucks Star Damian Lillard Clears Blood Clot, Could Return in NBA Playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has cleared his deep vein thrombosis and could return in the franchise's playoff run. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis in his calf and has been taken off blood-thinning medication, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

Lillard has been out due to the blood clot since March 18th, and in just three weeks has cleared the clot in what doctors treating him have described as a remarkable recovery. Doctors told Bucks officials that the recovery this quickly has "never been seen before" and is a testament to early treatment, detection and the work that specialists conducted on Lillard before the formal diagnosis.

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