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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This seems to be a tell, as Weaver was renowned for loving both frontcourt players and guys from the D.C. area during his Pistons tenure.
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Porter might fit nicely in a frontcourt featuring Murray and Sabonis.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Frank said the Clippers could use some frontcourt help, a playmaker and some shooting.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Predictions have been far from consistent on this year’s frontcourt class.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Porter might fit nicely in a frontcourt featuring Murray and Sabonis.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Frank said the Clippers could use some frontcourt help, a playmaker and some shooting.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Predictions have been far from consistent on this year’s frontcourt class.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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