The Denver Nuggets have re-assigned guard Julius Hodge to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League (D-League), General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe announced today. Austin has been assigned the Nuggets? D-League affiliate for the 2005-06 season.

Hodge, 6-7, 210, was assigned to Austin on February 7 and was recalled February 24. He did not play vs. Minnesota on the 24th.  He has appeared in 11 games for the Nuggets this season, averaging 1.0 ppg and 0.6 rpg in 2.7 minutes. Hodge has played in five games for the Toros, averaging 15.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists.