Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has torn his left Achilles tendon, the team announced Monday. It's news that the Bucks feared would be confirmed after an MRI Monday, and now the sobering reality has set in.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has a torn left Achilles tendon, confirming the Milwaukee Bucks’ worst fears after the seven-time all-NBA guard was helped off the court Sunday night. The Bucks announced the severity of Lillard’s injury after he had an MRI on Monday.

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a torn Achilles. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Lillard is in "good spirits" and is "motivated on attacking his rehab": Lillard's availability for the start of 2025-26 is now in doubt because of the injury's severity.