However, the Bucks are slumping again and dropping in the standings. Get daily updates on the Packers during the season. After falling to the New York Knicks on Friday, the Bucks have now lost five of their last seven games.

The Milwaukee Bucks are taking on the Atlanta Hawks today in what is now an extrememly important game. Milwaukee is fighting for playoff positioning but they ha

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard won't play on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns, as he's been ruled out with calf soreness. This is a pretty big blow fo

The Bucks have lost three in a row, dropping to the sixth seed and potentially endangering themselves to play in the Play-In Tournament.

With Damian Lillard recovering from a blood clot in his leg, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks face uncertainty ahead of the playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard said his 'priorities are to protect my health and safety' after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right calf that will keep him sidelined indefinitely.

Damian Lillard's injury due to a blood clot shakes up the Bucks' championship odds. How will the DVT impact the Bucks'

The 34-year-old point guard is on blood-thinners. A league source told The Athletic that there is optimism he will return this season.

The Bucks' goal of rising back to fifth in the standings, ideally before Lillard's return, becomes increasingly complicated. Competing against the Detroit Pistons—who have shown a renewed vigor in their recent games—adds to the urgency.

This is a potentially serious injury, but he is already on blood thinners, and there is optimism he could return for the playoffs.