Denver Nuggets G/F Julius Hodge had successful arthroscopic surgery today to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee.  The surgery was performed by Dr. Steve Traina, the Nuggets team physician.  

Hodge, who was selected by the Nuggets with the 20th overall pick in this past June?s NBA Draft, played in six games for the Nuggets at the Reebok Vegas Summer League in July, averaging 13.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg and 3.8 apg.  

He is expected to be back at full strength in three to four weeks.