power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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That depends on how far the Hornets go this postseason and what president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson has as his vision for the team’s starting power forward moving, well, forward beyond the 2026-27 campaign.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The expectation is that point guard Dylan Darling, wing Joson Sanon and power forward/center Ruben Prey will be back.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Minnesota announced earlier Monday that power forward Jaden McDaniels is week-to-week after an MRI revealed left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nnaji suddenly had to slot in at power forward next to Jokic, with Watson sitting at 16 minutes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The expectation is that point guard Dylan Darling, wing Joson Sanon and power forward/center Ruben Prey will be back.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Minnesota announced earlier Monday that power forward Jaden McDaniels is week-to-week after an MRI revealed left knee patella tendinopathy and a bone bruise.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nnaji suddenly had to slot in at power forward next to Jokic, with Watson sitting at 16 minutes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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