Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of the deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is off of blood-thinning medication, according to ESPN. While Lillard will remain out for Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday,

In a surprising twist, Damian Lillard might make an appearance this postseason after all. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, doctors have cleared the Milwaukee Bucks' star of his deep vein thrombosis and he no longer requires blood-thinning medication:

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Damian Lillard for the start of the team's NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee revealed that the team is still holding out hope that Lillard will be able to suit up at some point during the first round.