Pacers' Chris Copeland discharged from hospital

Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland has been discharged from a New York City hospital, a source close to the situation revealed on Friday.

Copeland, who suffered multiple stab wounds in an attack outside a popular nightclub early Wednesday morning, is currently in a Manhattan hotel. Copeland will return to Indianapolis on Sunday. He still is determining whether to fly back or be transported in a car for the near cross-country trip, according to the source.

When asked about the update before the Pacers played the Detroit Pistons, coach Frank Vogel expressed doubt that Copeland will be in attendance when the team hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at 6 p.m.

Also on Friday, Copeland met with prosecutors and has consulted with New York-based attorney Alex Spiro, the source said.

Copeland had been hospitalized in the intensive care unit of Bellevue Hospital after undergoing surgery on his abdomen and left elbow. The source confirmed a previous report that Copeland sustained a fractured left elbow, as well as a cracked rib in the assault. Also, Copeland's diaphragm had been punctured. All injuries stemmed from the switchblade, according to the source.

Police charged Shevoy Bleary-Murdock, who was arraigned Thursday, with assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the stabbing.

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