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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In tandem, that made for a valuable frontcourt player.
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Michael Hickey/Getty Images With Clark potentially sidelined for multiple weeks, ESPN's Kevin Pelton believes the Fever could look to bolster their frontcourt through a trade with the Dallas Wings.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The Celtics outscored the Grizzlies and Knicks by 35 points with Bassey on the court, sparking predictions that the 24-year-old former San Antonio Spur could contend for a roster spot in Boston’s lackluster frontcourt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Twelve reserves were selected by the league’s head coaches, who voted for three guards, five frontcourt players and four players at either position regardless of conference.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Michael Hickey/Getty Images With Clark potentially sidelined for multiple weeks, ESPN's Kevin Pelton believes the Fever could look to bolster their frontcourt through a trade with the Dallas Wings.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The Celtics outscored the Grizzlies and Knicks by 35 points with Bassey on the court, sparking predictions that the 24-year-old former San Antonio Spur could contend for a roster spot in Boston’s lackluster frontcourt.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
Twelve reserves were selected by the league’s head coaches, who voted for three guards, five frontcourt players and four players at either position regardless of conference.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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