The NBA playoffs are getting ready to begin, and many teams are dealing with injuries as the postseason approaches. For some teams, injuries will be the reason they only make it so far in these playoffs.

What is the latest injury status of Damian Lillard as the Milwaukee Bucks begin the NBA playoffs in Indianapolis against the Pacers on April 19?

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard will miss the start of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the team announced. Milwaukee opens its first-round series with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that team is optimistic Lillard can suit up "at some point" this postseason.