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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Armed with a crowded frontcourt that also includes 10-time All-Star power forward/center Anthony Davis, 6-foot-10 rookie Cooper Flagg, center Dereck Lively II, power forward PJ Washington, small forward Naji Marshall and more, the Mavericks could use a bit of a roster rebalance.
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The small forward now comes off the bench for the Denver Nuggets.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Soon after, coach Dennis Gates’ hoops program announced the addition of 6-7 small forward Aidan Chronister from Arkansas.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Lelevicius has carved out a starting role at small forward and brings size and scoring at the wing.
—Steven Johnson
october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The small forward now comes off the bench for the Denver Nuggets.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Soon after, coach Dennis Gates’ hoops program announced the addition of 6-7 small forward Aidan Chronister from Arkansas.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
Lelevicius has carved out a starting role at small forward and brings size and scoring at the wing.
—Steven Johnson
october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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