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    Damian Lillard Set for Playoff Return After Health Scare

    Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
    Diagnosed with blood clot on March 25; expected to return in Game 2 or 3 of the first-round series (April 23 or April 26)

    Pacers after recovering from a blood clot in his right calf. He missed the final 14 regular-season games but has been cleared for full contact and resumed team practice.
    Early detection and preemptive treatment with blood thinners led to an unprecedented recovery. Cleared of deep vein thrombosis, he’s now working on regaining full stamina to contribute at playoff level.

    Gregg Popovich Recovering After Medical Incident

    Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs)
    Incident occurred Tuesday night, April 16; update confirmed Friday, April 19

    Popovich was hospitalized after a medical incident at a restaurant, later confirmed to be non-life-threatening. He’s now home and doing fine.
    The 76-year-old, who previously suffered a mild stroke in November, was stretchered from the scene but alert. Despite health concerns, he has expressed intentions to return next season, with the Spurs allowing him time and space to decide.

    Ja Morant a Game-Time Call for Grizzlies’ Play-In Showdown

    Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
    Injured April 16 vs. Warriors, game-time decision for April 18 vs. Mavericks

    Suffered a right ankle injury after stepping on Buddy Hield’s foot. Despite finishing the game, swelling has limited his practice availability.
    Receiving 24/7 treatment. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo says Morant will push to play if physically capable. A decision will be made just before tipoff.

    Damian Lillard Cleared of DVT, Set to Ramp Up for Playoffs

    Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
    Diagnosed with DVT in March, cleared and off blood thinners by April 18

    Lillard has been medically cleared of deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on medication. He will increase on-court activity but will not play in Game 1 vs. Indiana Pacers.
    Early detection and expert care from Mayo Clinic specialists accelerated recovery. Bucks say this could have been career-threatening but are hopeful Lillard returns later in the playoffs.

    Kyrie Irving Eyes January 2026 Return

    Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
    Torn ACL on March 3, surgery on March 26, return expected by January 2026

    Successful surgery completed. Team optimistic he can return for much of the 2025-26 season.
    Dallas plans to restructure his $43M player option into a new 3-year deal aligned with Anthony Davis and GM Nico Harrison.

    Damian Lillard to Miss Start of Playoffs Due to Blood Clot

    Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
    April 2025

    Damian Lillard will miss the start of the Bucks’ playoff series against the Indiana Pacers due to a blood clot in his right calf. The nine-time All-Star is progressing but hasn’t been cleared for full basketball activity.
    Lillard has been sidelined since March 18 and is on blood thinners. His latest scan shows improvement, and he will begin increased on-court activity soon. Milwaukee finished the regular season 10–4 without him, entering the playoffs on an 8-game win streak.

    Wembanyama Optimistic After DVT Recovery, Eyes Big Future in San Antonio

    Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
    April 2025

    Victor Wembanyama says he’s moved past the blood clot issue in his right shoulder that ended his season early, and while not yet cleared for contact, he has resumed training and vows to be ready for next year’s camp.
    Wembanyama avoided specifics but credited the Spurs’ medical staff for elite care. Despite missing 36 games, he led the NBA in blocks (176) and voiced excitement for a new Big Three with De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.

    Cavs Expect Donovan Mitchell Ready for Playoff Opener

    Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
    April 2025

    Despite missing the final four regular-season games with a sprained ankle, All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to return for the Cavaliers’ playoff opener as the East’s top seed.
    Mitchell has resumed full on-court workouts and will join team scrimmages this week. Coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized balancing rehab with conditioning ahead of Cleveland’s playoff run, which begins April 20.

    Jaylen Brown Receives Knee Treatment Ahead of Playoffs

    Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
    April 2025

    Celtics forward Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in his right knee to aid recovery before the team begins its playoff run. He is expected to be ready for the first-round series starting April 19 or 20.
    Brown has been managing a bone bruise for some time, but recent pain led to reduced minutes and sitting out a key game. Teammates, including Kristaps Porzingis, encouraged him to prioritize recovery for the postseason.

    Grizzlies Rookie Jaylen Wells Out for Season After Scary Fall

    Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
    April 2025

    Jaylen Wells is out for the remainder of the season with a broken wrist, concussion, and facial laceration following a midair collision against Charlotte. He had been averaging 10.4 points and was the team’s top perimeter defender.
    Wells was undercut by KJ Simpson while attempting a dunk and suffered a heavy fall. He was stretchered off after being attended to for eight minutes and is expected to make a full recovery.

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