Sam LaFrance

Sam LaFrance is an NBA writer for Heavy.com. He covers the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat. His background includes experience covering the Boston Celtics, co-hosting the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast.
  • Warriors Trade Jordan Poole for 12-Time All-Star: Report

    According to multiple reports, the Golden State Warriors are trading away Jordan Poole in exchange for a 12-time All-Star guard.

  • Mavericks Predicted to Make Draft-Night Trade for Veteran

  • Blockbuster Heat Trade Proposal Sends Haul for Blazers Star Damian Lillard

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

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

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

    According to ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, the Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Oklahoma City Thunder could trade for the Dallas Mavericks' pick.

  • Suns Reached Out to Mavericks for Potential Trade: Report

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

  • 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

  • Heat Floated as Landing Spot for All-Star Big Man

    The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor floated the Miami Heat as a potential landing spot for a former All-Star center.

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

  • Draymond Green Makes Decisive Call on Warriors Contract

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

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

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

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

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

    According to ESPN, the Golden State Warriors are "exploring the option" of trading Jonathan Kuminga for a "high draft pick."

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

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

  • 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

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

    According to The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors "intend to explore various avenues' to improve their roster this summer.

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

  • Mavericks Could Target All-Defensive Center as Free Agent Signing

  • Donovan Mitchell Goes on Hilarious Rant About Guarding Mavs’ Kyrie Irving

  • Donovan Mitchell Fires Off Hilarious Rant on Guarding Warriors’ Stephen Curry

  • 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.