NBA 2K26 MyTeam Small Forward Tier List
S Tier – Elite Game-Changers
Player Key Notes
Hoodie Melo Supreme offensive threat, every legend badge, dominant on both ends
Pink Diamond Kevin Durant Reliable jump shot, height, versatile, overpriced but elite
Pink Diamond Kawhi Leonard Elite defense, glitchy jump shot, lockdown SF
Pink Diamond Braun Dominates scoring and defense, top-tier S-level card
Cooper Flag All-around impact, strong defense, and scoring
Andre Kolinko Comparable to Flag, very effective on the floor
A Tier – High-Level Performers
Player Key Notes
Luol Deng Great shooting, versatile, budget-friendly
Larry Nance Explosive dunking, solid defense, inconsistent green shots
Andrew Wiggins Strong running/dunking, easy-to-green release
Sharief Abdul-Rahim Balanced shooting and defense
Rui Hachimura Full badge set, good build, strong defense
Jonathan Isaac Defensive monster, jump shot limits ceiling
Rudy Gobert Stats low, but great release, solid low-A tier
Bazelas 6’10, dunks and 3PT elite
Robert Cington Elite build and defense, release limits scoring
Pink Diamond Melo Offensively elite, defensively below S tier
Jason Tatum (PD) Good overall, limited mobility
OG Anobi (Amy) Reliable catch-and-shoot, solid defense, speed minor concern
B Tier – Reliable Options
Player Key Notes
Diamond Brandon Miller Versatile, fine SG/SF option
Amethyst Paul George Overperforms, budget-friendly
Glenn Robinson Fade weaker post-patch, still reliable
Jaden McDaniels Strong overall, weak rebounding
Jeff Green (Diamond) Good badges, weak jump shot
Elton Brand Strong defense, scoring limited
Zachary Risha 6’10, knocks down shots, solid defense
MPJ Budget-friendly, solid contributor
Danny Granger Lack of defense reduces impact
Scotty Barnes Reliable, nothing above B-tier
Hammy Hakez Solid Sixth Man potential
C Tier – Functional, Limited
Player Key Notes
Derrick Miles Poor jump shot, limited scoring
Lefonso Ellis Only Amethyst, well-rounded
Terry D Pre-patch better, now defensive limitations
Kawhi Leonard (Amy) Not bad, but outclassed by higher-tier SFs
Marvin Williams Budget-friendly, C-tier option
Trey Murphy Effective but limited
Terrence Jones Can play but does not excel
Chris Maris Better suited at PF, still playable
Zion Williamson Stats and shooting limit potential
D Tier – Budget/Filler Options
Player Key Notes
Shane Battier Strictly budget option
James Posey Reliable but limited impact
Dererick McKe Minor defense/shooting, low ceiling
Final Thoughts
Ranking NBA 2K26 MyTeam small forwards is never easy. With so many cards—ranging from beginner-friendly amethysts to rare Pink Diamonds—tiering requires balancing shooting, defense, badges, and versatility. S-tier cards like Hoodie Melo and KD are game-changers, while A- and B-tier options offer excellent value for budget-conscious or mid-level players. Lower tiers can still serve niche purposes, but in competitive play, top-tier cards are key to dominating your MyTeam squad.
This tier list is a snapshot based on current gameplay trends and patch updates, but player performance may vary depending on your playstyle and squad composition. If you have feedback or disagree with a placement, drop your thoughts in the comments—building the ultimate MyTeam is as much about strategy as it is about preference. To acquire these players, you'll need enough NBA 2K26 MT.