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HoopsHype ranks Kevin Durant as a top-five NBA small forward

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

HoopsHype ranks Kevin Durant as a top-five NBA small forward
Summary

HoopsHype listed Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant among the top five small forwards in the NBA ahead of the 2026-27 season. Durant secured the fifth spot in the rankings following a campaign where he averaged 26 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. He appeared in 78 contests throughout the previous season. The list placed Jayson Tatum first and Cooper Flagg second, followed by Jaylen Brown at third. Jalen Williams earned the fourth position despite appearing in only 33 games last year. The top 10 includes Kawhi Leonard, Deni Avdija, Franz Wagner, Brandon Ingram, and Brandon Miller.

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  • •Kevin Durant averaged 26 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.
  • •Durant ranked fifth in the HoopsHype small forward list.
  • •Jayson Tatum and Cooper Flagg took the top two spots.
  • •Jalen Williams was ranked fourth despite a limited 33-game season.
  • •The top-10 list features players including Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Ingram.
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  • 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant listed as top-five small forward ahead of 2026-27 NBA season
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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was recently listed as a top-five small forward by HoopsHype.

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