Latest News About Kareem Abdul Jabbar after fall during Manhattan concert

Updated 2026-06-18 04:03

The Hall of Famer suffered an injury in Los Angeles after a fall at a Manhattan concert that left him with a broken hip; he underwent surgery with UCLA Medical Center involved. His reps noted he was planning a brief time off to spend time with family, and recovery and talking about future writings are expected after he heals. The 76-year-old remains stable as the team and family monitor his progress. Further updates are anticipated as plans for his return take shape.

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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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