Damian Lillard DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) underwent surgery on Friday to repair a torn left Achilles sustained during a postseason loss to the Indiana Pacers. There is no timetable for his return. The multi-time All-Star averaged 24.9 points in his second season with the Bucks, up from the 2023-24 campaign. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly as close to the career-high 32.2 points he averaged in his final year in Portland. It's unknown how the Milwaukee roster will look moving ahead. It's also not clear if Lillard has already played his final game with the Bucks. With that in mind, his redraft value can't get any lower heading into next season. However, dynasty managers should avoid any low-ball offers, especially since Lillard could have at least a few more productive years left in the tank once he's cleared to get back on the floor.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) suffered a torn left Achilles during Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Pacers. An MRI confirmed the diagnosis, with the multi-time All-Star set to undergo surgery. He will miss the rest of the postseason, which isn't surprising. However, because of the severity of the injury and how close it occurred to the end of the 2024-25 campaign, Lillard may not be able to suit up next season. The former Trail Blazer logged 58 games in his second year with the Bucks, averaging 24.9 points, 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 37.6% shooting from behind the arc. Obviously, this is a tough blow to the Bucks, a team that is one game away from being bounced from the playoffs. Ryan Rollins, who started in Game 1, could find himself back with the first-five, although Kevin Porter Jr., coming off a 23-point effort in Game 4, could benefit the most from Lillard's absence.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will return from a 15-game absence on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers but may have a limited workload. According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Lillard will start the contest, but the team plans to monitor his conditioning and minutes. After being sidelined for several weeks due to a blood clot in his right calf, Lillard has participated in only three practices with the Bucks. Lillard is set to replace Ryan Rollins in the starting lineup.