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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Same goes for Gary Trent Jr. and AJ Green—neither are listed here, even though one of them might end up starting at small forward.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The argument can be made that Grimes is the fourth-best player in a Sixers uniform, behind superstar center Joel Embiid, Maxey and small forward Paul George.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Former Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has decided to remain a member of the Philadelphia 76ers for a third season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
As for front court options, the Kings would prefer to find a power forward/center type who pairs well with Domantas Sabonis and allows Keegan Murray to spend more time at small forward.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
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Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The argument can be made that Grimes is the fourth-best player in a Sixers uniform, behind superstar center Joel Embiid, Maxey and small forward Paul George.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Former Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has decided to remain a member of the Philadelphia 76ers for a third season.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
As for front court options, the Kings would prefer to find a power forward/center type who pairs well with Domantas Sabonis and allows Keegan Murray to spend more time at small forward.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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