NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard has surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard had surgery on Friday to repair the left Achilles tendon he tore on Sunday in a playoff loss to Indiana Pacers. Bucks said Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery in Los Angeles, with consultation from team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carole Vetter. Lillard was helped off the court midway through the … Read more

NBA Playoffs: Bucks star 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 ended his season. Lillard spoke with Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers on Tuesday and made a vow that the devastating injury will not shorten his stellar NBA career. “He said two things, which I love,” Rivers told reporters prior to … Read more

NBA: Bucks confirm Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon

Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court on Sunday night. The Bucks announced the severity of Lillard’s injury after he had an MRI on Monday. The injury knocks Lillard out for the rest of the postseason and could … Read more

NBA Playoffs roundup: Damian Lillard injured in Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to Indiana Pacers

Myles Turner scored 23 points as one of eight players in double digits and Indiana Pacers took a 3-1 first-round series lead with a convincing 129-103 road victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Andrew Nembhard scored 20 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 17 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds for Indiana. T.J. McConnell scored … Read more