31.   McMillan gives the Sonics versatility and energy at the guard and forward positions.

32.   Nelson awarded the starting small forward position to Mason last month and has assured Charles Smith he will get his minutes by backing up Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley.

33.   Not just speed, size, smarts, a nose for tough defense and the additional ability to run an offense from the forward position.

34.   Seven members have played in the forward position, and each of them has scored.

35.   The forward position in the West is a bounty of riches.

36.   The Knicks changed coaches and Bradley moved to the small forward position.

37.   The Mavericks, considered a soft team in the middle, desperately need bulk at the power forward position.

38.   The Pentagon continued flooding combat troops into the Persian Gulf region despite signs that Iraqi forces may be withdrawing from forward positions.

39.   The Russian forward positions start at the checkpoint outside Staraya Sunzha.

40.   The Sharks want some help at the forward positions, too.