Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is no longer taking blood-thinning medication, the team announced on Thursday. Lillard will remain out for Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday,

Milwaukee and Indiana kick off their Central Division showdown Saturday. But the Bucks still will be without star Damian Lillard. Will he return?

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again. He’s just grateful that moment will come sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected.