Bucks' Damian Lillard cleared of deep vein thrombosis, will ramp up for return during NBA playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared to play after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is no longer on blood-thinning medication, the team announced on Thursday. Earlier this week, Charania reported Lillard would likely be out for the start of the NBA playoffs. Lillard is still out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, per Charania, but will ramp up for a return. According to The Athletic's Sam Amick and Eric Nehm, Lillard played some 3-on-3 a