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Damian Lillard (Achilles) underwent a successful surgical procedure on Friday.
Lillard suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during the Bucks’ loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of their series on Sunday. He remains without a recovery timeline, but the assumption is that Lillard will miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season. His status impacts Milwaukee’s entire rotation and approach to the offseason, as the franchise heads into the summer with limited assets to help strengthen the squad.
NBA reporter Chris B. Haynes reports that Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn Achilles.
Brutal. Lillard’s 2024-25 season is officially over, and there’s a chance he misses all of next season due to the timing of the injury. It’s unclear what Lillard’s extended absence will mean for fantasy owners in 2025-26, as the Bucks will likely address PG depth in the offseason.
Damian Lillard (leg) will not return to Game 4 against the Pacers on Sunday.
Lillard suffered a lower left leg injury while attempting to chase down a missed shot during the first quarter. Unable to put much weight on the leg while being helped to the locker room, the Bucks’ point guard has officially been ruled out. Given that it’s a non-contact injury, there’s undoubtedly some concern regarding Lillard’s ultimate prognosis. Kevin Porter Jr. will figure more prominently within the Bucks’ rotation, and they will also need more offense from Gary Trent Jr. and AJ Green.
Damian Lillard had seven points (2-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Game 3 against the Pacers on Friday.
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Apr 4/28/2025118 | Pacers | 5.5 |
Apr 4/26/2025116 | Pacers | 26.3 |
Apr 4/22/2025112 | @Pacers | 28.3 |
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