Damian Lillard injury update: Bucks star (blood clot) expected to ...
Lillard has been out since mid-March with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Damian Lillard has been out with a serious injury and, as of early 2026, there was strong reporting that his return would come after a full rehab cycle, with the target being the start of the next season rather than a mid-season return in 2025-26. This has been the prevailing timeline from multiple outlets tracking his status.[3][4][5]
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By February 2026, several updates suggested he was nearing a return window and could participate in events (like All-Star weekend) before making his on-court debut, but the consensus remained that a full return to game action would likely not occur within the 2025-26 season itself.[2][5]
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ESPN’s coverage and ongoing updates into late 2025 and early 2026 consistently framed his comeback as contingent on the Achilles rehab process, with the public timeline pointing toward the 2026-27 season as the most probable window if rehab progresses on schedule.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can pull in the very latest headlines from major outlets right now and summarize any concrete return dates they’ve issued. I can also set up a quick one-line note for you when a precise return date is announced. Would you like me to do that?