NBA Sunday news, schedule, rumors, injury updates: 76ers, Simmons crush Hornets on Easter - CBSSports.com

It's a jam-packed 13-game NBA slate on this beautiful Easter Sunday, and there's no shortage of meaningful games on the docket. The Rockets and Spurs will meet in a matchup of Texas powers on national TV in the afternoon, then a battle with epic playoff implications takes place later on between the Thunder and Pelicans.

The Jazz and Timberwolves will also meet in Minnesota, with position in the uber-crowded Western Conference playoff standings on the line. It should be a great day, so keep checking back for the latest news, rumors and updates.

NBA schedule for Sunday, April 1

All times Eastern

• Philadelphia 76ers 119, Charlotte Hornets 102 (Box Score)
  
• Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs, 3:30 p.m. (GameTracker) -- ABC
  
• Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Clippers, 3:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls, 3:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans, 6 p.m. (GameTracker) -- NBATV
  
• Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks, 6 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets, 6 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 6 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves, 7 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets, 8 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors, 8:30 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers, 9 p.m. (GameTracker)
  
• Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers, 9:30 p.m. (GameTracker) -- NBATV
  

Simmons dominates Hornets

Joel Embiid may be out, but the Sixers just keep winning. Philly won its 10th straight game, largely thanks to Ben Simmons, who tied a career high with 15 assists to go along with 20 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Oh yeah, and he also had two pretty impressive dunks.

Heat fine Whiteside for profane rant about playing time

After Saturday's loss to the Nets, Heat center Hassan Whiteside went off on his organization for not playing him more, and he's paying for it on Sunday. The Heat have fined Whiteside an undisclosed amount for conduct detrimental to the team. Full story.

Popovich indicates disconnect from Kawhi's 'group'

On Sunday, before the Spurs' game against the Houston Rockets, head coach Gregg Popovich reiterated the boiling tension between injured superstar Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs, making reference to a lack of communication with Kawhi and his "group." Full story.

McCaw 'structurally sound' after scary fall

After suffering a scary fall and being taken off the court on a stretcher in Saturday night's win over the Kings, Warriors guard Patrick McCaw was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The Warriors announced that X-rays and a CT scan both came back clear, and on Sunday reports indicated that McCaw's MRI showed no structural damage. His timetable for a return remains undetermined. Full story.

LeBron produces civil rights documentary

LeBron James is an executive producer for the Civil Rights documentary, "Rise Up: A Movement That Changed America" and this is another example of James venturing outside of basketball. He's always been someone that has shown interests in not only Hollywood, but social activism as well. Full story. 

Bullock takes stand in honor of sister

Reggie Bullock recently met with representatives of GLAAD, Athlete Ally, and hosted a Pride Night in honor of his deceased transgender sister, Mia Henderson. Bullock is taking a stand in her honor.

And-Ones

• 76ers forward Dario Saric did not suit up on Sunday due to an elbow injury.
  
• Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague is a game-time call for a big game against the Jazz on Sunday with a sore knee. Teague was limited to just 20 minutes in the team's last game.

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