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

  • Draymond Green Speaks Out on Heat’s Jimmy Butler’s Run-In With Grant Williams

    Draymond Green shared his thoughts on Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler's run-in with Grant Williams.

  • Heat Receive Crucial Tyler Herro Injury Update on Brink of NBA Finals Berth

  • Austin Rivers Says Warriors’ Jordan Poole & Austin Reaves Aren’t in ‘Same Realm’

  • NBA Issues Punishment for Jimmy Butler Ahead of Heat’s Game 4

  • LeBron James Linked to Warriors Amid Retirement Rumors

  • Steve Kerr Issues Challenge to Klay Thompson After Rough End to Playoffs

    Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr issued a challenge to Klay Thompson, after a rough finish to his playoff campaign this season.

  • Steve Kerr Opens Up on Warriors’ Future Plans for ‘Frustrated’ Jonathan Kuminga

  • 8-Time All-Star Linked to Warriors as ‘Dream’ Trade Target

  • Mavericks Have a ‘Handshake Agreement’ for New Kyrie Irving Contract: Report

  • Grant Williams Issues NSFW Statement on Heat’s Jimmy Butler

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to Potential Warriors Move

    Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently discussed a move to the Golden State Warriors, when prompted by viewers of his live stream.

  • Mavericks ‘Expected to Explore’ Trade Options for No. 10 Draft Pick: Report

  • Warriors Proposal Trades Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga for All-Defensive Wing

  • Mavericks Trade Proposal Would Ditch No. 10 Overall Pick for Rim Protector

  • Heat’s Jimmy Butler Takes Dig at Media After Win Over Celtics

  • Warriors ‘Bracing’ for Major Loss This Summer: Report

  • NBA Coach Singles Out Heat’s Bam Adebayo Ahead of Celtics Series

  • Marcus Smart Sounds Off on Jimmy Butler Ahead of Celtics-Heat Game 1

  • Warriors’ Steve Kerr Sounds Off on Potential Jonathan Kuminga Trade Request

  • Mavericks Get Crucial Draft Update at Lottery

    The Dallas Mavericks got a crucial update on their 2023 draft pick at Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery.

  • Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Takes Dig at ‘Heat Culture’

  • Warriors’ Jordan Poole Claps Back at Trade Rumors

  • Erik Spoelstra Shares Latest on Possible Tyler Herro Return to Heat

  • Heat Guard to Have ‘Significant Market’ as Free Agent: Report

  • NBA Mock Draft Sees Warriors Select Former No. 1 Recruit with 19th Pick

    CBS Sports' Mock Draft has the Golden State Warriors selecting a former No. 1 high school recruit with their 19th overall pick.

  • Jayson Tatum Opens Up on Celtics’ Rematch With Heat in Conference Finals

  • Warriors’ Draymond Green Breaks Silence on Dennis Schroder Incident

  • Jaylen Brown Speaks Out on Heat Ahead of Conference Finals Rematch

  • Heat Seriously Disrespected Ahead of Conference Finals vs. Celtics

  • Major Warriors Front Office Decision Coming in ‘Next Couple of Weeks’: Report

    As the Golden State Warriors work to figure out what's next, they'll be hanging on to a key decision set to come in a "couple of weeks," according ESPN.