Chris Copeland Injury: Updates on Pacers Wing's Recovery After Stabbing

Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland is in stable condition, having undergone successful surgery (per Bleacher Report's Jared Zwerling), after being stabbed in the abdomen and elbow during an altercation Wednesday morning in New York City, the team announced.       

Continue for updates.    

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Copeland Discharged From Hospital

Friday, April 10

Bleacher Report's Jared Zwerling reported the latest on Copeland as he recovers from wounds suffered in a stabbing incident:

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Copeland Reportedly Has Fractured Rib, Team, Player Issue Statement

Thursday, April 9

Josina Anderson of ESPN reported that Copeland suffered a fractured rib in Wednesday's incident. Anderson also reported that Copeland is scheduled to leave the hospital on Saturday.

Earlier, the Pacers updated on Copeland's condition on the team website after undergoing surgery:

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Pacers forward Chris Copeland underwent surgery Wednesday on his abdomen and left elbow for stab wounds sustained early Wednesday morning in New York City. He is in stable condition at a New York City hospital. At this point there is no timetable for how long he will remain in the hospital.

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Copeland also issued comments in the release from the Pacers:

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I want to thank all the fans, friends, teammates, coaches and the Pacers organization for their support and prayers during this time. I also want to apologize to everyone, particularly the NBA and the Pacers for my bad choice at being out at that time. I am doing as well as can be expected and I will work hard to make a full recovery.

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Copeland Stabbed in NYC Altercation

Wednesday, April 8

On April 8, Copeland, 31, was attacked outside New York City's 1 OAK nightclub, per Caitlin Nolan, Rocco Parascandola and Larry McShane of the New York Daily News. Police allege Shevoy Murdock, who was also at 1 OAK, approached Copeland and attempted to involve himself in an argument between the Pacers forward and a woman before the altercation broke out.

Murdock then allegedly stabbed Copeland and Katrine Saltara, described by the Daily News as Copeland's "gal pal," before being apprehended. 

Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird released a statement acknowledging the team was aware of the incident: "We are aware that Chris Copeland was injured early this morning in New York City. We are still gathering information and will update when we know more. Our thoughts are with Chris and those injured." 

Atlanta Hawks players Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha were also at the club and arrested for allegedly interfering with the investigation. 

Copeland's status for the remainder of the 2014-15 season is unclear.    

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