Latest News About Why Is Damian Lillard Not Playing

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.

• Damian Lillard has been out due to a serious health issue and injury timeline has varied by season, with updates in 2025 noting a blood clot (DVT) in his right calf and later Achilles concerns. This has led to extended absences and uncertainty about his return timeline.[4][5][6][7]
• In April 2025, reports indicated Lillard was out indefinitely while recovering from the DVT and later suffered a torn left Achilles, effectively ending his season and delaying any return to the court.[7][4]
• By February 2026, sources discussing his status highlighted continued inactivity and questions about when he might return, following the long recovery path from prior injuries.[5]

If you want, I can pull the very latest status from current outlets and summarize with dates and timelines from the most recent authoritative reports.