Sam LaFrance
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Sam LaFrance

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
University of Rhode Island
Location:
Warwick, Rhode Island

Experience

Sam LaFrance covers the NBA for Heavy.com, focusing on the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. He also covers the NBA for FanSided, and is the co-host of the "How 'Bout Them Celtics" podcast.

Education

Sam LaFrance holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Rhode Island, where he graduated in 2021.

Latest Articles From Sam LaFrance

Kings ‘Not Scared’ of Potential Playoff Meeting with Defending Champion Warriors

Kings ‘Not Scared’ of Potential Playoff Meeting with Defending Champion Warriors

Klay Thompson Reveals Keys to Warriors Championship Repeat After Win Over Kings

Klay Thompson Reveals Keys to Warriors Championship Repeat After Win Over Kings

NBA Legend Casts Serious Doubt on Warriors Title Hopes Amid Likely Kings Matchup

NBA Legend Casts Serious Doubt on Warriors Title Hopes Amid Likely Kings Matchup

Mavericks Get Brutal Injury Update Ahead of Must-Win Meeting with Bulls

Mavericks Get Brutal Injury Update Ahead of Must-Win Meeting with Bulls

Steve Kerr Issues Strong Statement on Mike Brown Ahead of Warriors vs. Kings

Steve Kerr Issues Strong Statement on Mike Brown Ahead of Warriors vs. Kings

Andrew Wiggins’ New Update Gives Warriors Fans Fresh Optimism Ahead of Playoffs

Andrew Wiggins’ New Update Gives Warriors Fans Fresh Optimism Ahead of Playoffs

Mavericks’ Mark Cuban Breaks Silence on Kyrie Irving’s Looming Free Agency

Mavericks’ Mark Cuban Breaks Silence on Kyrie Irving’s Looming Free Agency

Gary Payton II Sounds Off on Warriors Handling of Andrew Wiggins Return

Gary Payton II Sounds Off on Warriors Handling of Andrew Wiggins Return

Mark Cuban Gets Real on Luka Doncic’s Long-Term Future With Mavericks

Mark Cuban Gets Real on Luka Doncic’s Long-Term Future With Mavericks

Mark Cuban Blames Jalen Brunson’s Father for Mavericks Exit

Mark Cuban Blames Jalen Brunson’s Father for Mavericks Exit

Draymond Green Makes Bold Claim About Warriors Dynasty Amid Huge NBA Changes

Draymond Green Makes Bold Claim About Warriors Dynasty Amid Huge NBA Changes

Luka Doncic Gets Real on Source of Mavericks Tailspin Ahead of Playoffs

Luka Doncic Gets Real on Source of Mavericks Tailspin Ahead of Playoffs

Stephen Curry Gets Real About Andrew Wiggins’ Return After Warriors Beat Thunder

Stephen Curry Gets Real About Andrew Wiggins’ Return After Warriors Beat Thunder

Stephen Curry Drops Strong Message on Jordan Poole After Warriors Beat Thunder

Stephen Curry Drops Strong Message on Jordan Poole After Warriors Beat Thunder

Tim Hardaway Sr. Bashes Son’s Mavericks Teammates Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic

Tim Hardaway Sr. Bashes Son’s Mavericks Teammates Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic Issues Statement on Jalen Brunson Exit Amid Mavericks Collapse

Luka Doncic Issues Statement on Jalen Brunson Exit Amid Mavericks Collapse

Stephen A. Smith’s Bold Andrew Wiggins Take Goes Viral Amid New Warriors Update

Stephen A. Smith’s Bold Andrew Wiggins Take Goes Viral Amid New Warriors Update

Warriors Given Intriguing Timetable for Andrew Wiggins Ramp-Up

Warriors Given Intriguing Timetable for Andrew Wiggins Ramp-Up

Mavs Intend to Add ‘Versatile Wing Defenders’ Next to Luka & Kyrie: Insider

Mavs Intend to Add ‘Versatile Wing Defenders’ Next to Luka & Kyrie: Insider

Mavs’ Free Agency Plans for Kyrie Irving Revealed Amid Doubts of Luka Pairing

Mavs’ Free Agency Plans for Kyrie Irving Revealed Amid Doubts of Luka Pairing

Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic? Warriors’ Steph Curry Makes His Pick for NBA’s MVP

Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic? Warriors’ Steph Curry Makes His Pick for NBA’s MVP

Trae Young Name-Drops Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic After Mavs’ Brutal Loss to Hawks

Trae Young Name-Drops Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic After Mavs’ Brutal Loss to Hawks

Jamal Murray Issues Statement on Klay Thompson After Warriors Beaten by Nuggets

Jamal Murray Issues Statement on Klay Thompson After Warriors Beaten by Nuggets

Steve Kerr Name-Drops Steph Curry & Klay Thompson After Warriors Fall to Nuggets

Steve Kerr Name-Drops Steph Curry & Klay Thompson After Warriors Fall to Nuggets

Mavs ‘Considering’ Key Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic Move Amid Brutal Failure: Report

Mavs ‘Considering’ Key Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic Move Amid Brutal Failure: Report

Donte DiVincenzo Sounds Off on Warriors Leadership After Tough Loss to Nuggets

Donte DiVincenzo Sounds Off on Warriors Leadership After Tough Loss to Nuggets

Warriors Expected to Add All-Star Forward to Lineup Ahead of Playoff Run: Report

Warriors Expected to Add All-Star Forward to Lineup Ahead of Playoff Run: Report

Kyrie Irving Gets Honest on Summer Plans After Mavs’ Crushing Loss to Hawks

Kyrie Irving Gets Honest on Summer Plans After Mavs’ Crushing Loss to Hawks

Stephen Curry Issues Strong Statement on Warriors After Crushing Loss to Nuggets

Stephen Curry Issues Strong Statement on Warriors After Crushing Loss to Nuggets

Stephen Curry Sends Strong Message on Klay Thompson After Warriors Beat Spurs

Stephen Curry Sends Strong Message on Klay Thompson After Warriors Beat Spurs