Latest News About Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized after fall during Manhattan concert

Updated 2026-06-18 04:03

Basketball icon needed care in Los Angeles after a fall at a Manhattan concert that resulted in a broken hip; surgeries were performed with UCLA Medical Center assisting. His reps noted he intended a brief recuperation period to recover, and recovery and plans for future writings are likely after he heals. At 76, he has been listed in stable condition as the team and family monitor his progress. Further updates are expected as potential future projects take shape.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar news - Today's latest updates

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving has been sent to the Dallas Mavericks ahead of Thursday's trading deadline. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James is closing in on breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, which has been held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joined Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane to discuss those stories and more.

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