Chris Copeland: (Elbow) Will Require Surgery

Copeland will require left elbow surgery after he was stabbed outside a New York nightclub early Wednesday, Jared Zwerling of NBA TV reports.

Analysis:

Copeland, who was with his wife and a female friend, was stabbed in the abdomen following an argument, per ESPN.com, and it appears he broke his elbow while falling to the ground. The injury is expected to end his season, but both the player and the Pacers organization are likely just relieved he and his companions didn't suffer any life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack. Copeland is averaging 6.2 points and 2.2 rebounds over 50 games with the Pacers this season.