Granted, it's unclear if he will be cleared in time for any of the team's first-round matchup with the Indiana Pacers, a tough team in its own right that has become a fairly heated rival for these Bucks in recent years. The Bucks did win the season series 3-1, however, and finished the regular season on an eight-game winning streak.

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,

The Milwaukee Bucks were uncertain of their future in the playoffs, as missing one of their superstars in Damian Lillard was cause for concern. However, that is no longer the case. According to NBA insider Shams Charania,