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 Proposal Sees Former Defensive Player of the Year Traded to Dallas

Mavericks Proposal Sees Former Defensive Player of the Year Traded to Dallas

‘Timing Might Be Right’ for Warriors’ Draymond Green to Opt Out, Try Free Agency

‘Timing Might Be Right’ for Warriors’ Draymond Green to Opt Out, Try Free Agency

Warriors Receive Crucial Update on Possible Draymond Green Suspension for Game 3

Warriors Receive Crucial Update on Possible Draymond Green Suspension for Game 3

Tyler Herro Breaks Silence After Breaking Hand in Heat’s Game 1 Win Over Bucks

Tyler Herro Breaks Silence After Breaking Hand in Heat’s Game 1 Win Over Bucks

Warriors’ Jordan Poole Disrespected: ‘He’s Not a Good Basketball Player’

Warriors’ Jordan Poole Disrespected: ‘He’s Not a Good Basketball Player’

Kevin Love Makes Bold Claim on Jimmy Butler After Heat Take Game 1 from Bucks

Kevin Love Makes Bold Claim on Jimmy Butler After Heat Take Game 1 from Bucks

Warriors’ Klay Thompson Calls Out Domantas Sabonis’ After Draymond Green Scuffle

Warriors’ Klay Thompson Calls Out Domantas Sabonis’ After Draymond Green Scuffle

Best Twitter Reactions to Warriors’ Draymond Green’s Stomp on Domantas Sabonis

Best Twitter Reactions to Warriors’ Draymond Green’s Stomp on Domantas Sabonis

Warriors’ Draymond Green Wanted X-Ray After Kings’ Domantas Sabonis ‘Grabbed’ Him

Warriors’ Draymond Green Wanted X-Ray After Kings’ Domantas Sabonis ‘Grabbed’ Him

Mavs’ Mark Cuban Calls for Serious NBA Changes After Crushing Injuries

Mavs’ Mark Cuban Calls for Serious NBA Changes After Crushing Injuries

Kyrie Irving & Mavericks ‘Destined’ to Run it Back After Disaster Finish

Kyrie Irving & Mavericks ‘Destined’ to Run it Back After Disaster Finish

Mike Brown Sounds Off on Kings’ De’Aaron Fox’s Display vs. Warriors’ Steph Curry

Mike Brown Sounds Off on Kings’ De’Aaron Fox’s Display vs. Warriors’ Steph Curry

Stephen A. Smith Fires Off Rant on Warriors’ Hopes vs. Kings After Game 1 Loss

Stephen A. Smith Fires Off Rant on Warriors’ Hopes vs. Kings After Game 1 Loss

‘Stubborn’ Erik Spoelstra Unlikely to Budge on Victor Oladipo for Heat-Bucks Game 2

‘Stubborn’ Erik Spoelstra Unlikely to Budge on Victor Oladipo for Heat-Bucks Game 2

Bucks’ Khris Middleton Name-Drops Jimmy Butler Ahead of Game 1 Against Heat

Bucks’ Khris Middleton Name-Drops Jimmy Butler Ahead of Game 1 Against Heat

Jrue Holiday Sends Strong Message on Heat Ahead of Playoff Meeting with Bucks

Jrue Holiday Sends Strong Message on Heat Ahead of Playoff Meeting with Bucks

Bob Myers Could Be ‘Tipping Point’ for Potential Warriors ‘Crossroads’: Insider

Bob Myers Could Be ‘Tipping Point’ for Potential Warriors ‘Crossroads’: Insider

Andrew Wiggins Opens Up on Return, Missed Clutch Shot in Warriors’ Loss to Kings

Andrew Wiggins Opens Up on Return, Missed Clutch Shot in Warriors’ Loss to Kings

De’Aaron Fox Jokes About Guarding Warriors’ Steph Curry After Kings Take Game 1

De’Aaron Fox Jokes About Guarding Warriors’ Steph Curry After Kings Take Game 1

Jimmy Butler Sends Strong Message on Bam Adebayo After Heat Beat Bulls

Jimmy Butler Sends Strong Message on Bam Adebayo After Heat Beat Bulls

Mavericks’ Tanking Decision ‘Agitated’ Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic: Report

Mavericks’ Tanking Decision ‘Agitated’ Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic: Report

De’Aaron Fox Wants Kings to Be Physical With Warriors’ Steph Curry & Jordan Poole

De’Aaron Fox Wants Kings to Be Physical With Warriors’ Steph Curry & Jordan Poole

Erik Spoelstra Sends Strong Message on Jimmy Butler After Heat Beat Bulls

Erik Spoelstra Sends Strong Message on Jimmy Butler After Heat Beat Bulls

Harrison Barnes Unveils Thoughts on Warriors Return Ahead of Kings Series

Harrison Barnes Unveils Thoughts on Warriors Return Ahead of Kings Series

Proposed Trade Sends Mavs’ Kyrie Irving to Lakers for Former No. 2 Pick

Proposed Trade Sends Mavs’ Kyrie Irving to Lakers for Former No. 2 Pick

Jordan Poole Speaks Out on ‘Chaos’ Caused by Veteran Warriors Teammates

Jordan Poole Speaks Out on ‘Chaos’ Caused by Veteran Warriors Teammates

Steve Kerr Drops Strong Statement on Kevon Looney Ahead of Warriors-Kings Series

Steve Kerr Drops Strong Statement on Kevon Looney Ahead of Warriors-Kings Series

NBA Makes Final Call on Punishment for Mavericks Surrounding Luka & Kyrie Saga

NBA Makes Final Call on Punishment for Mavericks Surrounding Luka & Kyrie Saga

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Breaks Silence After Being Cleared for Game 1 vs. Kings

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Breaks Silence After Being Cleared for Game 1 vs. Kings

Keegan Murray Issues Statement on Klay Thompson Ahead of Warriors-Kings Playoffs

Keegan Murray Issues Statement on Klay Thompson Ahead of Warriors-Kings Playoffs