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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But at other times, Ware’s play had Spoelstra going small to the degree of utilizing small forwards Andrew Wiggins or Pelle Larsson in the power rotation.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
But his shooting and scoring ability as a 7-footer would be important for Philadelphia to have, alongside Edgecombe, point guard Tyrese Maxey and small forward Paul George.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The trio partially fills a void created by the departures of junior shooting guard Isaiah Watts, freshman power forward Aleks Alston, freshman small forward Jaziah Harper and freshman shooting guard Nick Blake.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
But his shooting and scoring ability as a 7-footer would be important for Philadelphia to have, alongside Edgecombe, point guard Tyrese Maxey and small forward Paul George.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The trio partially fills a void created by the departures of junior shooting guard Isaiah Watts, freshman power forward Aleks Alston, freshman small forward Jaziah Harper and freshman shooting guard Nick Blake.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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