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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Christie could also consider going to a bigger lineup with DeRozan at shooting guard, Keegan Murray at small forward and Precious Achiuwa at power forward.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Starting small forward Isaac Okoro, backup center Jalen Smith, and reserve guards Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter have all missed significant time across this stretch.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The small forward now comes off the bench for the Denver Nuggets.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Nuggets starting small forward Cam Johnson, who injured his right arm in the same game, has also been ruled out for Denver’s game at Minnesota on Saturday.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Starting small forward Isaac Okoro, backup center Jalen Smith, and reserve guards Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter have all missed significant time across this stretch.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The small forward now comes off the bench for the Denver Nuggets.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Nuggets starting small forward Cam Johnson, who injured his right arm in the same game, has also been ruled out for Denver’s game at Minnesota on Saturday.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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