small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
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In 2025-26, 22 point guards, 28 shooting guards, 21 small forwards, 25 power forwards and 22 centers will earn more than the MLE.
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The Kings believe Clifford is versatile enough to play point guard, shooting guard or small forward.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Tevin Mack, a 6-foot-7 small forward who played at Clemson, had 20 points and eight rebounds for Heartfire.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Earlier in the summer, the small forward out of powerhouse Imhotep High in Philadelphia, signed a three-year contract with his hometown team.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 29 July 2025
The Kings believe Clifford is versatile enough to play point guard, shooting guard or small forward.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Tevin Mack, a 6-foot-7 small forward who played at Clemson, had 20 points and eight rebounds for Heartfire.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Earlier in the summer, the small forward out of powerhouse Imhotep High in Philadelphia, signed a three-year contract with his hometown team.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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