Bucks' Damian Lillard cleared of deep vein thrombosis, will ramp up for return: Report

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared to play after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, and is no longer on blood-thinning medication. 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-o