Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard will miss the start of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the team announced. Milwaukee opens its first-round series with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that team is optimistic Lillard can suit up "at some point" this postseason.

The Milwaukee Bucks will reportedly head into the playoffs with one of their stars still sidelined. Guard Damian Lillard, who has been out since March 18 with blood clots, will miss the start of the NBA playoffs, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard could return for the team’s first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. Lillard has been out since March 25 after being diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) in his right calf. He last appeared in a game on March 18.