NEW YORK, NY - Two Atlanta Hawks players were arrested early Wednesday morning in New York City after getting caught up in a police investigation.
Authorities said Chris Copeland of the Indiana Pacers became involved in an argument with a man at a New York nightclub and was stabbed in the abdomen. His wife was slashed in the arm and leg. A 22-yea- old man was taken into custody.
Atlanta Hawks players Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha were at the 10ak Club in Chelsea, as well, and were accused of interfering with the police investigation. The players were in town to play the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclay's Center on Wednesday night.
Garin Narain, the Hawks vice president of public relations, said in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday morning that the team is investigating the matter.
"We are aware of the situation involving Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha this morning," Narain said. "We are in the process of gathering more information and will have further comment at the appropriate time.''
"We are aware of the situation involving Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha this morning," Narain said. "We are in the process of gathering more information and will have further comment at the appropriate time.''
He did not say if the two would play Wednesday.
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