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

  • Western Conference Rival Hasn’t ‘Abandoned Interest’ in Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving

    According to a report by Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, the Phoenix Suns haven't given up on acquiring Kyrie Irving from the Dallas Mavericks.

  • Knicks Wing Teases Team Up With Warriors’ Donte DiVincenzo in New York

  • ‘Makes Sense’ for Mavericks to Offload Big Man in ‘Likely Trade’

  • Warriors Pinned Suitors for Former Top-5 Draft Pick in Free Agency

  • Damian Lillard Labels Heat ‘Obvious’ Destination if He Requests Trade

  • Warriors’ Steve Kerr Fires Subtle Shot at Jordan Poole & Jonathan Kuminga

    Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr took a shot at Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga, during a recent appearance on "The Draymond Green Show."

  • 3-Team Blockbuster Sees Mavericks Trade for Pair of 4-Time NBA Champions

  • Ex-NBA Exec Predicts Warriors’ Donte DiVincenzo to ‘Seek Greener Pastures’

  • Proposed 3-Team Blockbuster Sees Warriors Trade Draymond Green to Mavericks

  • Insider Reveals Kyrie Irving’s Thoughts on New Mavericks Contract

  • 3 Western Conference Teams Could Pry Draymond Green From Warriors

    The Athletic pinned the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Oklahoma City Thunder as possible threats to lure Draymond Green from the Golden State Warriors.

  • Heat’s Tyler Herro Opens Up About Possible NBA Finals Return

  • Donovan Mitchell Spills Truth on Warriors’ Draymond Green

  • Kyrie Irving Pushes Mavericks to Make Blockbuster Trade: Report

  • Latest Warriors Proposal Ditches Jordan Poole, 2023 Pick for All-Defensive Wing

  • Warriors Need ‘One of One’ Player to Be in ‘Championship Conversation’

  • Jimmy Butler Sounds Off on Heat’s Brutal Performance in NBA Finals Opener

  • ‘No Truth’ to Kyrie Irving’s ‘Handshake Deal’ With Mavericks, Says Insider

  • Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga ‘Could be Traded for a Star’

  • Mavericks Proposal Trades Josh Green, No. 10 Overall Pick for All-Defensive Wing

    Bleacher Report's latest mock draft sees the Dallas Mavericks trade their No. 10 overall pick to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby.

  • Warriors President Bob Myers Issues Decisive Statement on His Future

  • Insider Says Mavericks Have ‘Grand Plans’ to ‘Make a Major Splash’ in Offseason

  • Jrue Holiday Breaks Silence After Failing to Stop Heat’s Jimmy Butler

  • Mavericks Trade Proposal Ditches Maxi Kleber, No. 10 Pick for All-Star Center

  • Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Claps Back at Free Agency Speculation

    Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is sick of everyone trying to figure out what his next move is going to be.

  • Nets Forward Pegged as Free Agent Target for Warriors

  • Heat Get Tough Injury News Ahead of Game 5 vs. Celtics

  • LeBron James Has ‘Known Preference’ to Pry Kyrie Irving From Mavericks

  • NBA Mock Draft Sees Mavericks Select ‘Wrecking Ball’ With No. 10 Pick

  • NBA Mock Draft Sees Warriors Pick First-Team All-Big Ten Forward at No. 19

    Bleacher Report released its latest 2023 NBA mock draft, where the projected the Golden State Warriors to select Iowa star Kris Murray at No. 19.