Portland Trail Blazers Star Damian Lillard Absent from Bucks-Jazz Matchup, Citing Personal Matters

The Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday night will be without Damian Lillard.

The seven-time all-NBA guard is listed as out for personal reasons on the Bucks’ injury report for their game on Monday. Additionally, because to his concussion protocol, reserve guard Cam Payne will not be available for the Bucks.

Lillard has missed just three games so far this season. In early November, he had to miss two games due to a right calf strain.

For the first time in his Milwaukee career, Lillard is averaging 25.1 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. The Bucks acquired him from the Portland Trail Blazers.

Before their meeting on Monday, the Bucks had lost three of their previous four games. In contrast, the Jazz had won four of their previous five.