Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard will likely be sidelined indefinitely, with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is taking blood-thinning medication.

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 New York Knicks' potential first-round playoff opponents could have heavy ramifications for their chances at a deep run.