No matter what it means for the Milwaukee Bucks, Lillard must prioritize his health when it comes to a matter this serious, and he's clearly doing so. No one can fault him for that. Haynes added that Lillard is on blood thinners, which have stabilized the issue right now and that testing will continue to make sure he stays in good health.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was diagnosed with it in his shoulder after he returned from the All-Star Game last month and was quickly ruled out for the season. He, like Lillard, is on blood-thinning medication, but doctors have assured the Spurs that there is no concern for Wembanyama’s long-term health.

Lillard, a nine-time All-Star who played the first 11 seasons of his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, was traded to the Bucks during the 2023 offseason. Lillard missed two games during the Bucks 4-2 first round loss to the Indiana Pacers during last season's playoffs.