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Damian Lillard to Doc Rivers: 'I'm not going out this way'

Damian Lillard vows that his career didn’t end on Sunday night.

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First-round loss could mark the end of an era in Milwaukee

Four years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title in half a century. Since then, they've only won a single playoff series.

Watch: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton eliminate the Bucks in OT

Damian Lillard injury fears confirmed, putting next season in jeopardy

The time has come for Giannis Antetokounmpo to jump ship

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / April 29

Damian Lillard vows Achilles injury won't shorten his career

Damian Lillard's resolve is high just two days after an excruciating torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of this season's playoffs. Lillard spoke with Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career.

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Damian Lillard News / Fastbreak on SI / April 29

NBA Players Comment On Damian Lillard's Heartfelt Instagram Post

On Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that All-Star point guard Damian Lillard would miss the remainder of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Bucks are currently in the middle of a first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 29

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5 DFS Start Em’ Sit Em’| April 26th, 2025

The Bucks face elimination as they take on the Indiana Pacers yet again. So far this series, Giannis is the only consistent presence that Milwaukee can count on night after night.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 29

Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr Sends Strong Message to Fans Following Game 4 Loss

Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers was brutal for the Milwaukee Bucks. Not only did they lose star point guard Damian Lillard, but they wound up losing by a shocking 26 points.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 29

Bucks Notes: Damian Lillard Tears Achilles, Doc Rivers Distraught Over Injury, More

Game 4 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs was a disaster for the Milwaukee Bucks. Not only did the Indiana Pacers defeat them by a shocking 26 points, but Milwaukee lost one of their key players in the process.

Damian Lillard News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / April 29

Pacers Notes: Multiple Players Could Miss Game 5, Haliburton Reacts to Lillard, More

The Indiana Pacers came out of Game 4 in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs looking dominant, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by 26 points while eight players scored for more than 10 points.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

How Damian Lillard injury sets stage for Nets’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future has been the NBA’s top point of speculation over the last two years. With the Milwaukee Bucks bereft of assets and failing to resemble a title contender, many within league circles have felt a trade is the best path forward for both sides.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / April 29

NBA Analyst Suggests a Rebuild for the Bucks Amid Lillard’s Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a devastating blow to their roster on Sunday. All-Star guard Damian Lillard left the game early after he sustained a foot injury, which was eventually diagnosed as a left torn Achilles tendon.

Damian Lillard News / Total Apex Sports / April 28

Where Do the Bucks Go From Here?

The Milwaukee Bucks received the worst injury update possible on Damian Lillard on Tuesday. It was announced that the Bucks star suffered a torn Achilles tendon, which is infamous for ending athletes’ seasons who suffer it.

Damian Lillard News / Field Level Media / April 28

Without Damian Lillard, Bucks face elimination vs. Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing elimination and they have lost star guard Damian Lillard for an extended period due to a torn left Achilles tendon. The Bucks will try to defy long odds on Tuesday night when they face the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / April 28

Report: MRI reveals torn Achilles for Bucks' Damian Lillard

Milwaukee's worst fears were realized Monday when an MRI revealed that star guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, ESPN reported. Lillard was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's 129-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Damian Lillard injury fears confirmed, putting next season in jeopardy

Damian Lillard suffered an injury during the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night that was believed to be serious, and those suspicions have since been confirmed.

Watch: Bucks' Lillard heads to locker room after non-contact injury

Achilles injury a tragic ending to Lillard's comeback story

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton had a classy gesture for injured Lillard

Lillard’s Achilles injury destroys Milwaukee’s present and future

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / April 28

Bucks’ Damian Lillard Diagnosed With Torn Left Achilles Tendon

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left achilles tendon. The injury happened on Sunday in Game 4 of the Bucks-Indiana Pacers series. Lillard could miss a chunk of next season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / April 28

Apparent Achilles injury a tragic ending to Lillard's comeback story

Apparent Achilles injury a tragic ending to Damian Lillard's comeback story

Lillard was on crutches and in a walking boot as he left Fiserv Forum Sunday night after suffering an apparent Achilles tear, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN.

NBA roundup: Damian Lillard injured in Bucks' loss to Pacers

Pacers spread points around, thump Bucks in Game 4

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Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / April 28