The 25 Best Small Forwards of the 2025/26 NBA Season

The NBA 2025/26 season will feature a group of small forwards who, while they have quality, are not the best in the league. None of them rank in the top 10. It's not the prime moment for this position, although legendary players continue to emerge, albeit slightly past their prime. Names like LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, Scottie Barnes, Michael Porter Jr., Franz Wagner, OG Anunoby, Jalen Johnson, Brandon Ingram, and Kawhi Leonard stand out among the most prominent. From veterans with a historic legacy to budding stars starting to pave their way, the list showcases how small forwards remain essential both offensively and defensively, although they haven't been decisive in championship victories for about five years.

Next, we present the ranking of the top 25 small forwards in the NBA for the 2025/26 season:

1. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)

2. Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets)

3. Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic)

4. Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)

5. Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)

6. Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks)

7. OG Anunoby (New York Knicks)

8. Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)

9. DeMar DeRozan (Sacramento Kings)

10. Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers)

11. Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)

12. Norman Powell (Miami Heat)

13. Michael Porter Jr. (Brooklyn Nets)

14. Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors)

15. Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)

16. Trey Murphy (New Orleans Pelicans)

17. De'Andre Hunter (Cleveland Cavaliers)

18. Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers)

19. Luguentz Dort (Oklahoma City Thunder)

20. Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)

21. Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets)

22. Bennedict Mathurin (Indiana Pacers)

23. Andrew Wiggins (Miami Heat)

24. RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors)

25. Devin Vassell (San Antonio Spurs)

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