Edwards’ 18th tech forces him out of Wolves’ finale

Minnesota star Anthony Edwards was slapped with his NBA-most 18th technical foul of the season. That prompts an automatic suspension for the next game the Timberwolves need to win to improve their seed for the playoffs.

Embiid undergoes surgery on injured left knee

Former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and will be reevaluated in roughly six weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers said Friday.

Pistons G Ivey (leg) cleared for basketball activity

Detroit guard Jaden Ivey, who has been sidelined since Jan. 1 after suffering a broken left fibula, was cleared Thursday to resume basketball activities with the hopes of returning this season for the playoff bound Pistons.