Pacers newcomer Copeland undergoes surgery

New Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland. (AP/Seth Wenig)

Indiana Pacers newcomer Chris Copeland underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove a loose body Friday morning.

The 29-year-old forward is expected to be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks although the Pacers expect Copeland to be fully mobile in time for training camp.

Copeland joined the Pacers in July after having a breakout season with the New York Knicks in which he averaged 8.7 points and 2.1 rebounds over 56 games.

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