Damian Lillard's injury is the latest knife twist in what has been a cruel ending to his prime
Lillard, once the face of loyalty in the NBA, has deserved a better ending than he's gotten
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Damian Lillard injury updates in 2025 indicated a serious left Achilles issue during the playoffs, with reports that he tore his Achilles tendon and would be out for the remainder of the playoffs and likely a substantial recovery period for the next season.[1][2][3]
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Earlier in that postseason run, there were also updates about a prior blood clot (deep vein thrombosis) in his leg that kept him out late in the regular season, though he had begun returning to action before the Achilles development.[5][1]
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Ongoing coverage around late 2024 into 2025 tracked his status as uncertain at times, then shifted to injury confirmations and the expected impact on the Bucks’ playoff chances, with multiple outlets discussing the grim prognosis once the Achilles injury was diagnosed.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull fresh, country-specific outlets or provide a concise summary with dates and primary sources. I can also look for any official Bucks statements or medical updates from the latest weeks.