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

Mavericks’ Trade for Star Big Man Fell Through Before Draft: Report

Mavericks’ Trade for Star Big Man Fell Through Before Draft: Report

Steve Kerr Gets Honest About Jordan Poole After Warriors Exit

Steve Kerr Gets Honest About Jordan Poole After Warriors Exit

Heat Could Get Major Update in Damian Lillard Trade Pursuit ‘Early This Week’

Heat Could Get Major Update in Damian Lillard Trade Pursuit ‘Early This Week’

Warriors Trade Jordan Poole for 12-Time All-Star: Report

Warriors Trade Jordan Poole for 12-Time All-Star: Report

Mavericks Predicted to Make Draft-Night Trade for Veteran

Mavericks Predicted to Make Draft-Night Trade for Veteran

Blockbuster Heat Trade Proposal Sends Haul for Blazers Star Damian Lillard

Blockbuster Heat Trade Proposal Sends Haul for Blazers Star Damian Lillard

Warriors Proposal Trades Jordan Poole for $26M Guard, Future Pick

Warriors Proposal Trades Jordan Poole for $26M Guard, Future Pick

Warriors GM Opens Up on Futures of Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga

Warriors GM Opens Up on Futures of Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga

3 Teams Floated as Trade Partners for Mavericks’ No. 10 NBA Draft Pick

3 Teams Floated as Trade Partners for Mavericks’ No. 10 NBA Draft Pick

Suns Reached Out to Mavericks for Potential Trade: Report

Suns Reached Out to Mavericks for Potential Trade: Report

Mavericks’ Desired Trade Package for No. 10 Overall Pick Revealed

Mavericks’ Desired Trade Package for No. 10 Overall Pick Revealed

Western Conference Foe ‘Preparing Compelling Package’ for Heat Center: Report

Western Conference Foe ‘Preparing Compelling Package’ for Heat Center: Report

Warriors Listed as ‘Team to Keep an Eye on’ for 12-Time All-Star Guard: Report

Warriors Listed as ‘Team to Keep an Eye on’ for 12-Time All-Star Guard: Report

Heat Floated as Landing Spot for All-Star Big Man

Heat Floated as Landing Spot for All-Star Big Man

Mavericks’ Proposal Trades No. 10 Overall Pick for $125M Forward, Ex. No. 6 Pick

Mavericks’ Proposal Trades No. 10 Overall Pick for $125M Forward, Ex. No. 6 Pick

Draymond Green Makes Decisive Call on Warriors Contract

Draymond Green Makes Decisive Call on Warriors Contract

Heat ‘Expected’ to ‘Look For’ Trades Involving Tyler Herro: Report

Heat ‘Expected’ to ‘Look For’ Trades Involving Tyler Herro: Report

All-NBA Guard ‘Has Had an Eye’ on the Heat for Years: Report

All-NBA Guard ‘Has Had an Eye’ on the Heat for Years: Report

Heat Proposal Trades Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry for 3-Time All-Star

Heat Proposal Trades Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry for 3-Time All-Star

Insider Says Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving ‘Wants’ to Join Eastern Conference Rival

Insider Says Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving ‘Wants’ to Join Eastern Conference Rival

Insider Believes 10x All-Star Guard ‘Wants to Come’ to the Heat

Insider Believes 10x All-Star Guard ‘Wants to Come’ to the Heat

Heat Expected to Be ‘Prominent Suitor’ for 3-Time All-Star: Report

Heat Expected to Be ‘Prominent Suitor’ for 3-Time All-Star: Report

Warriors ‘Exploring’ Trading Jonathan Kuminga for ‘High Draft Pick’: Report

Warriors ‘Exploring’ Trading Jonathan Kuminga for ‘High Draft Pick’: Report

Warriors Proposal Trades Jordan Poole for 21 PPG Scorer, 3&D Wing

Warriors Proposal Trades Jordan Poole for 21 PPG Scorer, 3&D Wing

East Rival Emerges as Threat to Pry Kyrie Irving Away From Mavericks

East Rival Emerges as Threat to Pry Kyrie Irving Away From Mavericks

Insider Believes Heat Will ‘Go Hunting for a Star’ After Finals Loss

Insider Believes Heat Will ‘Go Hunting for a Star’ After Finals Loss

Heat Tried to Trade for Superstar Guard, May Try Again This Summer: Report

Heat Tried to Trade for Superstar Guard, May Try Again This Summer: Report

Warriors ‘Intend to Explore Various Avenues’ to Improve Roster: Report

Warriors ‘Intend to Explore Various Avenues’ to Improve Roster: Report

‘Crucial’ for Warriors to Trade Jordan Poole in Offseason, Says Analyst

‘Crucial’ for Warriors to Trade Jordan Poole in Offseason, Says Analyst

Mavericks Could Target All-Defensive Center as Free Agent Signing

Mavericks Could Target All-Defensive Center as Free Agent Signing