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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Milwaukee also acquired Kyle Kuzma at the trade deadline, a veteran small forward who could see frontcourt minutes in Portis’ absence.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Starting Bucks shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. is partaking in the AT&T Dunk Contest on Saturday, alongside two-time reigning champion Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic, rookie Chicago Bulls small forward Matas Buzelis, and rookie San Antonio Spurs wing Stephon Castle.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
For Williams, the Hornets netted rookie shooter Dalton Knecht, veteran small forward Cam Reddish, the right to swap first-round picks with the Lakers in 2030 and the Lakers’ unprotected 2031 first-round pick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
Davis, a 6-2 small forward from Leawood, becomes the third McDonald’s All-American in KU women’s basketball history and the second to sign with the Jayhawks out of high school.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Starting Bucks shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. is partaking in the AT&T Dunk Contest on Saturday, alongside two-time reigning champion Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic, rookie Chicago Bulls small forward Matas Buzelis, and rookie San Antonio Spurs wing Stephon Castle.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
For Williams, the Hornets netted rookie shooter Dalton Knecht, veteran small forward Cam Reddish, the right to swap first-round picks with the Lakers in 2030 and the Lakers’ unprotected 2031 first-round pick.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
Davis, a 6-2 small forward from Leawood, becomes the third McDonald’s All-American in KU women’s basketball history and the second to sign with the Jayhawks out of high school.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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