But sometimes, calf pain can be a sign of something more serious, such as a ruptured Achilles tendon, peripheral artery disease, or a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Lillard was later diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot) in his right calf, the Bucks announced Tuesday night. A timetable for a possible return this season has not been reported.

Cushman said the risk for people in their 20s and 30s of developing deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism is 1 in 10,000. Some of the life of sports could play a role in blood clots occurring.

with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is taking blood-thinning medication. The Bucks provided the update on the seven-time all-NBA guard’s ...

with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is taking blood-thinning medication. The Bucks provided the update on the seven-time all-NBA guard’s ...

The news on Damian Lillard's persistent right calf injury was not good. The veteran all-star Milwaukee Bucks guard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in his lower right leg).

Damian Lillard has no timeline to return to the Milwaukee Bucks after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. The blood-clotting disorder also recently cut short Victor ...

Damian Lillard has no timeline to return to the Milwaukee Bucks after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. Deep vein thrombosis is an abnormal clot within a vessel where ...