The Milwaukee Bucks received a dose of miraculous news Thursday with the announcement that Damian Lillard is off blood thinners, used to treat deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, and has been cleared to ramp up for in-game action.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again. He’s just grateful that moment will come sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected.