frontcourt
noun
front·court
ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 
1
: a basketball team's offensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team
also
: the forwards and center themselves
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Kyle Anderson is nearing a return from a recent injury, but the depleted nature of the frontcourt means a more extended opportunity for Post.
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
But as the front office brainstorms options — frontcourt, backcourt, picks versus players — for potential trades in the coming weeks, this is an interesting name to add to the debate.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
The Adebayo-Ware frontcourt again was effective, as the Heat outscored the Trail Blazers 20-14 through the first 6:16 of the contest before Adebayo was subbed out.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Knicks receive: Robert Williams III Trail Blazers receive: Mitchell Robinson, Miles McBride, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick
Landing Williams III could serve the Knicks well as their frontcourt continues to be the weakest link on the team.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
But as the front office brainstorms options — frontcourt, backcourt, picks versus players — for potential trades in the coming weeks, this is an interesting name to add to the debate.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
The Adebayo-Ware frontcourt again was effective, as the Heat outscored the Trail Blazers 20-14 through the first 6:16 of the contest before Adebayo was subbed out.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Knicks receive: Robert Williams III Trail Blazers receive: Mitchell Robinson, Miles McBride, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick
Landing Williams III could serve the Knicks well as their frontcourt continues to be the weakest link on the team.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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