Best Small Forwards in NBA 2K26

Best Small Forwards In NBA 2K26 With Their Official Stats

Arijit Das

Published - Oct 11, 2025, 12:24 PM

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Ranking Factors
Top 10 Best Small Forwards in NBA 2K26
10. Trey Murphy III (82)
9. Cooper Flagg (82)
8. Mikal Bridges (84)
7. Brandon Ingram (84)
6. Lauri Markkanen (84)
5. DeMar DeRozan (85)
4. OG Anunoby (85)
3. Franz Wagner (86)
2. Jimmy Butler (87)
Jaylen Brown (90)

When it comes to dominating the game in NBA 2K26, arguably, any position gives as flexibility as the small forward. Known for their all-around brilliance, the small forwards bring the right balance of shooting and defence to their team.

Be it for My Team or a competitive online match, having one of the best small forwards in NBA 2K26 will change the flow of your game. From Brandon Ingram to Jaylen Brown, there are quite a few SGs in the game who are considered top at their position. But who makes the top 10 of the best small forwards in the NBA 2K26 list? Let's check it out!

Ranking Factors

Before we take a look at the names who made our best small forwards in NBA 2K26 list, let us first take a look at the ranking factors we have considered for the list:

Overall Rating: Irrespective of whether we are making a list of the best NBA 2K26 Small Forwards or Centers, the overall rating of a player gives a quick glimpse of their total performance level. It comprises shooting, athleticism, defense, and basketball IQ. Above all, we have considered the overall rating as our primary ranking factor.
Athleticism: The small forward is one of the positions of the court that requires speed, vertical leap, stamina, and agility. Their effectiveness in defensive transitions and isolation plays matters! This is why athleticism has been chosen as another ranking factor.
Outside Scoring: SGs who have high outside scoring stats can excel in catch-and-shoot situations. You want an SG who is respected by the defenders both inside and outside of the perimeter. For that, high outside scoring stats are important!
Inside Scoring: A standout SG can score from both inside and outside of the perimeter. Finishing through contact is just as essential as shooting from outside. Therefore, inside scoring stats are also considered as ranking factors.
Defending: Providing rim help and guarding the perimeter are also considered the duties of elite SGs. In addition to all the factors we mentioned, defending stats are also considered in our ranking of the best small forwards in NBA 2K26.

Top 10 Best Small Forwards in NBA 2K26

Now that you know what ranking factors are considered for our list of NBA 2K26 best SFs, let us take a look at the top 10 names on the list:

Rank	Player	Height	Team	Country	OVR
1	Jaylen Brown	6'6"	BOS	USA	90
2	Jimmy Butler	6'7"	GSW	USA	87
3	Franz Wagner	6'10"	ORL	Germany	86
4	OG Anunoby	6'7"	NYK	UK	85
5	DeMar DeRozan	6'6"	SAC	USA	85
6	Lauri Markkanen	7'	UTA	Finland	84
7	Brandon Ingram	6'8"	TOR	USA	84
8	Mikal Bridges	6'6"	NYK	USA	84
9	Cooper Flagg	6'9"	DAL	USA	82
10	Trey Murphy III	6'3"	NOP	USA	82

Top 10 Best Small Forwards in NBA 2K26

10. Trey Murphy III (82)

With a 7' wingspan and standing 6'8" tall, Trey Murphy III is one of the winners' picks for those who are looking for one of the best NBA 2K26 small forwards. The SF of the New Orleans Pelicans holds the 10th position in our list for his core stats.

Athleticism- 79	Speed= 84 Agility= 76 Strength= 60 Vertical= 82 Stamina= 85 Hustle= 85 Overall Durability= 80
Outside Scoring- 81	Close Shot= 82 Mid-Range Shot= 79 Three-Point Shot= 84 Free Throw= 87 Shot IQ= 80 Offensive Consistency= 75
Inside Scoring- 61	Layup= 81 Standing Dunk= 65 Driving Dunk= 88 Post Hook= 42 Post Fade= 44 Post Control= 43 Draw Foul= 41 Hands= 80
Defending- 62	Interior Defense= 69 Perimeter Defense= 69 Steal= 46 Block= 58 Help Defense IQ= 69 Pass Perception= 59 Defensive Consistency= 65

Trey Murphy III Stats

9. Cooper Flagg (82)

In our list of best SFs in NBA 2K26, Cooper Flagg takes the 9th spot. The no. 32 from the Mavericks is one of the popular players in the NBA. In NBA 2K26, he retains his popularity thanks to his amazing 7' wingspan and numbers in his core stats.

Athleticism- 81	Speed= 83 Agility= 85 Strength= 65 Vertical= 77 Stamina= 90 Hustle= 90 Overall Durability= 80
Outside Scoring- 77	Close Shot= 84 Mid-Range Shot= 76 Three-Point Shot= 80 Free Throw= 84 Shot IQ= 70 Offensive Consistency= 65
Inside Scoring- 75	Layup= 84 Standing Dunk= 65 Driving Dunk= 80 Post Hook= 69 Post Fade= 68 Post Control= 69 Draw Foul= 73 Hands= 90
Defending- 76	Interior Defense= 81 Perimeter Defense= 83 Steal= 67 Block= 62 Help Defense IQ= 82 Pass Perception= 75 Defensive Consistency= 80

Cooper Flagg Stats

8. Mikal Bridges (84)

It is no surprise to see Mikal Bridges in the list of the best small forwards in NBA 2K26. While the SF lacks flair in inside scoring, he is one of the respected players in the court for his outside scoring and being an asset during defensive transitions.

Athleticism- 84	Speed= 80 Agility= 87 Strength= 68 Vertical= 85 Stamina= 92 Hustle= 95 Overall Durability= 84
Outside Scoring- 84	Close Shot= 97 Mid-Range Shot= 95 Three-Point Shot= 83 Free Throw= 78 Shot IQ= 70 Offensive Consistency= 80
Inside Scoring- 62	Layup= 75 Standing Dunk= 40 Driving Dunk= 75 Post Hook= 55 Post Fade= 57 Post Control=57 Draw Foul= 60 Hands= 80
Defending- 75	Interior Defense= 69 Perimeter Defense= 88 Steal= 66 Block= 52 Help Defense IQ= 82 Pass Perception= 86 Defensive Consistency= 85

Mikal Bridges Stats

7. Brandon Ingram (84)

With an amazing 7'3" wingspan and 6'8" height, Brandon Ingram holds the 7th position of our best small forwards in NBA 2K26 list. His inside and outside scoring numbers are pretty decent. Moreover, his playmaking is an asset in NBA 2K26.

Athleticism- 75	Speed= 74 Agility= 74 Strength= 42 Vertical= 77 Stamina= 95 Hustle= 80 Overall Durability= 85
Outside Scoring- 86	Close Shot= 92 Mid-Range Shot= 89 Three-Point Shot= 81 Free Throw= 86 Shot IQ= 75 Offensive Consistency= 90
Inside Scoring- 76	Layup= 90 Standing Dunk= 65 Driving Dunk= 80 Post Hook= 64 Post Fade= 70 Post Control= 70 Draw Foul= 74 Hands= 98
Defending- 55	Interior Defense= 54 Perimeter Defense= 69 Steal= 41 Block= 56 Help Defense IQ= 58 Pass Perception= 68 Defensive Consistency= 40

Brandon Ingram Stats

6. Lauri Markkanen (84)

Coming in at the 6th position in our list of NBA 2K26 best SFs, we have Lauri Markkanen. The number 23 from the Utah Jazz is one of the tallest SFs in the game. His inside scoring and outside scoring stats are phenomenal.

Athleticism- 72	Speed= 63 Agility= 65 Strength= 61 Vertical= 62 Stamina= 85 Hustle= 85 Overall Durability= 80
Outside Scoring- 83	Close Shot= 97 Mid-Range Shot= 63 Three-Point Shot= 80 Free Throw= 88 Shot IQ= 85 Offensive Consistency= 85
Inside Scoring- 82	Layup= 75 Standing Dunk= 75 Driving Dunk= 75 Post Hook= 83 Post Fade= 83 Post Control= 86 Draw Foul= 80 Hands= 95
Defending- 60	Interior Defense= 66 Perimeter Defense= 65 Steal= 40 Block= 51 Help Defense IQ= 66 Pass Perception= 64 Defensive Consistency= 65

Lauri Markkanen Stats

5. DeMar DeRozan (85)

DeMar DeRozan is one of the best NBA 2K26 small forwards. The 36-year-old is 6'6" tall and has a wingspan of 6'9". While he lacks in the defense department, he has solid playmaking stats in addition to his scoring numbers.

Athleticism- 83	Speed= 82 Agility= 80 Strength= 73 Vertical= 88 Stamina= 88 Hustle= 80 Overall Durability= 91
Outside Scoring- 88	Close Shot= 97 Mid-Range Shot= 96 Three-Point Shot= 77 Free Throw= 87 Shot IQ= 75 Offensive Consistency= 95
Inside Scoring- 77	Layup= 88 Standing Dunk= 55 Driving Dunk= 80 Post Hook= 65 Post Fade= 78 Post Control= 87 Draw Foul= 77 Hands= 85
Defending- 56	Interior Defense= 58 Perimeter Defense= 64 Steal= 40 Block= 51 Help Defense IQ= 64 Pass Perception= 59 Defensive Consistency= 55

DeMar DeRozan Stats

4. OG Anunoby (85)

New York Knicks' very own OG Anunoby holds the 4th position in our best small forwards in NBA 2K26 list. The British SF has a wingspan of 7'2" and a height of 6'7".

Athleticism- 82	Speed= 81 Agility= 91 Strength= 68 Vertical= 85 Stamina= 85 Hustle= 85 Overall Durability= 81
Outside Scoring- 76	Close Shot= 75 Mid-Range Shot= 61 Three-Point Shot= 82 Free Throw= 80 Shot IQ= 80 Offensive Consistency= 80
Inside Scoring= 60	Layup= 75 Standing Dunk= 60 Driving Dunk= 85 Post Hook= 38 Post Fade= 37 Post Control= 36 Draw Foul= 60 Hands= 90
Defending- 83	Interior Defense= 81 Perimeter Defense= 90 Steal= 80 Block= 62 Help Defense IQ= 89 Pass Perception= 89 Defensive Consistency= 90

OG Anunoby Stats

3. Franz Wagner (86)

Now, it is time for the players who have made it to the podium. In the 3rd place, we have Franz Wagner. The German SG made it so high on our best small forwards in NBA 2K26 list due to his sheer numbers in core stats.

Athleticism- 76	Speed= 70 Agility= 73 Strength= 65 Vertical= 75 Stamina= 85 Hustle= 85 Overall Durability= 80
Outside Scoring- 82	Close Shot= 91 Mid-Range Shot= 76 Three-Point Shot= 75 Free Throw= 86 Shot IQ= 70 Offensive Consistency= 95
Inside Scoring- 74	Layup= 93 Standing Dunk= 55 Driving Dunk= 80 Post Hook= 57 Post Fade= 59 Post Control= 59 Draw Foul= 95 Hands= 95
Defending- 64	Interior Defense= 56 Perimeter Defense= 73 Steal= 53 Block= 50 Help Defense IQ= 74 Pass Perception= 73 Defensive Consistency= 70

Franz Wagner Stats

2. Jimmy Butler (87)

Coming in at the 2nd position in our list, we have Jimmy Butler. Thanks to his 6'7" height and 6'8" wingspan, he is one of the most respected SGs in the game. Here is a look at his numbers:

Athleticism- 87	Speed= 84 Agility= 92 Strength= 76 Vertical= 82 Stamina= 97 Hustle= 98 Overall Durability= 81
Outside Scoring- 76	Close Shot= 86 Mid-Range Shot= 78 Three-Point Shot= 76 Free Throw= 83 Shot IQ= 55 Offensive Consistency= 80
Inside Scoring- 78	Layup= 87 Standing Dunk= 40 Driving Dunk= 75 Post Hook= 80 Post Fade= 80 Post Control= 80 Draw Foul= 87 Hands= 98
Defending- 77	Interior Defense= 80 Perimeter Defense= 86 Steal= 63 Block= 50 Help Defense IQ= 89 Pass Perception= 88 Defensive Consistency= 85

Jimmy Butler Stats

Jaylen Brown (90)

The first position in our best small forwards in NBA 2K26 list is held by Jaylen Brown. The number 7 from the Boston Celtics is as popular in the game as he is in real life.

Athleticism- 85	Speed= 79 Agility= 88 Strength= 69 Vertical= 84 Stamina= 95 Hustle= 95 Overall Durability= 82
Outside Scoring- 83	Close Shot= 88 Mid-Range Shot= 84 Three-Point Shot= 78 Free Throw= 76 Shot IQ= 85 Offensive Consistency= 85
Inside Scoring- 78	Layup= 94 Standing Dunk= 40 Driving Dunk= 94 Post Hook= 67 Post Fade= 69 Post Control= 80 Draw Foul= 85 Hands= 95
Defending- 73	Interior Defense= 70 Perimeter Defense= 89 Steal= 49 Block= 45 Help Defense IQ= 86 Pass Perception= 87 Defensive Consistency= 85