Chris Copeland in stable condition, apologizes for "bad choice"

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.

"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," Copeland said in a released statement.