Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf and will be out indefinitely. Lillard is on blood thinning medication to treat the issue, which has now been stabilized. According to a source that spoke with The Athletic, there is a great deal of optimism Lillard will return this season. Lillard is averaging 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists in his … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard Out Indefinitely With Blood Clot In Right Calf, Bucks Optimistic He’ll Return This Season
Doc Rivers Meets With Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Following Loss To Warriors
Doc Rivers called a meeting with Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo to address the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles following a 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, according Chris Haynes. The meeting was an "open forum" for Lillard and Antetokounmpo to provide input on how to improve the team. "It was a constructive session, with each individual allowed … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers Meets With Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Following Loss To Warriors
Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected To Miss Four Weeks
Jericho Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb on Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced. Sims is expected to be out for approximately four weeks. Sims suffered the injury during Saturday's game against the Pacers. Sims has played in 14 games since getting traded to the Bucks, and is averaging 2.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes. … [Read more...] about Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected To Miss Four Weeks
Jericho Sims Playing Through Right Thumb Injury, Surgery In Consideration
Milwaukee Bucks backup center Jericho Sims is playing through a right thumb injury. The injury is bad enough that Bucks coach Doc Rivers said surgery could be on the table. "It's a pretty good injury. Probably decisions will have to be made," Rivers said. When asked if that means surgery is possible, Rivers said "Yeah, it's a consideration, for sure." In 14 games since the … [Read more...] about Jericho Sims Playing Through Right Thumb Injury, Surgery In Consideration
Junior Bridgeman Passes Away At 71
Junior Bridgeman has passed away at the age of 71. Bridgeman suffered a medical emergency during a fundraiser at Galt House, a hotel in Louisville, according to WDRB News and confirmed by the company that runs Galt House. Bridgeman was then taken away in an ambulance by first responders. Bridgeman played for Louisville from 1972-1975 before becoming a first-round draft pick by … [Read more...] about Junior Bridgeman Passes Away At 71