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

$20M Wing Considered the Miami Heat’s ‘Best Trade Asset’: Sources

$20M Wing Considered the Miami Heat’s ‘Best Trade Asset’: Sources

Former NBA Champ & $73 Million Forward Listed as Potential Heat Trade Targets

Former NBA Champ & $73 Million Forward Listed as Potential Heat Trade Targets

Heat ‘Most Engaged’ in Trade Talks for Former Top 10 Pick: Report

Heat ‘Most Engaged’ in Trade Talks for Former Top 10 Pick: Report

2 Heat Players Who Could Be Traded as Early as This Week

2 Heat Players Who Could Be Traded as Early as This Week

Heat Interested in Bringing Back Key Piece From Finals Run: Report

Heat Interested in Bringing Back Key Piece From Finals Run: Report

Luka Doncic Blockbuster Move to Heat in the Cards, Says Insider

Luka Doncic Blockbuster Move to Heat in the Cards, Says Insider

Lakers Showing Interest in Heat Star Ahead of Trade Deadline

Lakers Showing Interest in Heat Star Ahead of Trade Deadline

Heat Urged to Target Former Top-5 Pick as Dewayne Dedmon Upgrade

Heat Urged to Target Former Top-5 Pick as Dewayne Dedmon Upgrade

Heat ‘Registered Interest’ in $117 Million Kyle Lowry Replacement: Report

Heat ‘Registered Interest’ in $117 Million Kyle Lowry Replacement: Report

Report: Nets Poach Young Guard from Heat

Report: Nets Poach Young Guard from Heat

Spoelstra Calls Out Heat Fans, Issues Daunting Challenge

Spoelstra Calls Out Heat Fans, Issues Daunting Challenge

Heat Eyeing Multi-Time All-Star to Help Playoff Push

Heat Eyeing Multi-Time All-Star to Help Playoff Push

Heat Urged to Strike Deal for New Starting Forward in Trade Deadline Move

Heat Urged to Strike Deal for New Starting Forward in Trade Deadline Move

Future of Heat’s Home Arena Revealed Amidst Controversy

Future of Heat’s Home Arena Revealed Amidst Controversy

Heat Considered Landing Spot for $125 Million Star

Heat Considered Landing Spot for $125 Million Star

Fiery Exchange Signals Big Change Coming for Heat

Fiery Exchange Signals Big Change Coming for Heat

Heat Proposal Ditches Kyle Lowry in 3-Team Blockbuster Trade

Heat Proposal Ditches Kyle Lowry in 3-Team Blockbuster Trade

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Sounds Off on Dolphins Ahead of NFL Playoffs

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Sounds Off on Dolphins Ahead of NFL Playoffs

Heat Get Brutal Injury News Ahead of Thunder Matchup

Heat Get Brutal Injury News Ahead of Thunder Matchup

Heat Could Part Ways With 2-Time All-Star in ‘Logical’ Deadline Move

Heat Could Part Ways With 2-Time All-Star in ‘Logical’ Deadline Move

NBA Breaks Silence on Controversial Ending in Heat Loss

NBA Breaks Silence on Controversial Ending in Heat Loss

Kyrie Irving Sends Strong Message to Heat After Controversial Loss

Kyrie Irving Sends Strong Message to Heat After Controversial Loss

Heat Proposal Ditches Tyler Herro for $215 Million Star

Heat Proposal Ditches Tyler Herro for $215 Million Star

Heat Strike Gold Once Again With Potential New Backup Big Man

Heat Strike Gold Once Again With Potential New Backup Big Man

Erik Spoelstra Sounds Off on Referees After Controversial Heat Loss

Erik Spoelstra Sounds Off on Referees After Controversial Heat Loss

Erik Spoelstra Issues Strong Challenge to Heat Ahead of Playoff Push

Erik Spoelstra Issues Strong Challenge to Heat Ahead of Playoff Push

Heat’s Bam Adebayo Fires off Strong Message to the Rest of the League

Heat’s Bam Adebayo Fires off Strong Message to the Rest of the League

Heat Proposal Ditches Kyle Lowry in 3-Team Deal With Lakers & Wizards

Heat Proposal Ditches Kyle Lowry in 3-Team Deal With Lakers & Wizards

Heat Fans Torn Over Potential Addition of Former All-Star as Kyle Lowry Replacement

Heat Fans Torn Over Potential Addition of Former All-Star as Kyle Lowry Replacement

Heat Proposal Swaps Kyle Lowry for Disgruntled Former No. 2 Overall Pick

Heat Proposal Swaps Kyle Lowry for Disgruntled Former No. 2 Overall Pick