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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Barnes played small forward and power forward for the Kings from 2019 to 2024.
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
In arguably the second-biggest NBA trade of this year's very active deadline week, six-time All-Star former Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler will play for the fifth franchise of his (likely) Hall of Fame career with the Golden State Warriors.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
In Wiggins, 29, the Heat gets a skilled small forward to replace Butler.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
The starting small forward job is back in the hands of Max Strus.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
In arguably the second-biggest NBA trade of this year's very active deadline week, six-time All-Star former Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler will play for the fifth franchise of his (likely) Hall of Fame career with the Golden State Warriors.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
In Wiggins, 29, the Heat gets a skilled small forward to replace Butler.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
The starting small forward job is back in the hands of Max Strus.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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