There's "much more hope" that Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard can return this season from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, which has kept him out since March 18. Head coach Doc Rivers delivered that news to reporters Thursday before his team's road win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Damian Lillard remains out indefinitely due to deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, but Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters Thursday that the team is more optimistic about him returning this season after a "great report the other day,

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.