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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Depending on how the rest of the roster takes shape, the 27-year-old swingman could vie for backup minutes at shooting guard and/or small forward after spending time at both positions last season.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Wilson, a 6-8, 25-year-old small forward from Denton, Texas, has completed three years in the league with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Even more so if that player is more impactful than Walker or Sheppard since those two currently project to be the Pacers backup shooting guard and small forward.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to Basketball Reference’s play-by-play breakdown, Wiggins, at 6 feet 7, 210 pounds, was cast at power forward 35% of his minutes this past season, small forward 49% and shooting guard 16%.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
Wilson, a 6-8, 25-year-old small forward from Denton, Texas, has completed three years in the league with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Even more so if that player is more impactful than Walker or Sheppard since those two currently project to be the Pacers backup shooting guard and small forward.
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to Basketball Reference’s play-by-play breakdown, Wiggins, at 6 feet 7, 210 pounds, was cast at power forward 35% of his minutes this past season, small forward 49% and shooting guard 16%.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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