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Garion Thorne

Garion Thorne

Garion is a Toronto-based writer who has been playing fantasy sports since elementary school. With a particular affinity for advanced statistics and sabermetrics, he’s been covering DFS Baseball, Football and Basketball for DraftKings dating back to 2018. Prior to that, Garion’s work could be found at FNTSY, SportsGrid, HoopsHype, The New York Daily News and Sportsnet.ca. Still, he is a Dolphins fan, so his decision-making can be questioned from time-to-time.

Latest articles from Garion Thorne

With Zay Flowers ruled out, is Mark Andrews or Rashod Bateman the better DFS play?

With Zay Flowers ruled out, is Mark Andrews or Rashod Bateman the better DFS play?

Monday Night Football Start or Sit: Deebo Samuel

January 9, 2025

Fantasy Football Picks: Steelers vs. Ravens DraftKings NFL Wild Card Showdown Strategy

Fantasy Football Picks: Steelers vs. Ravens DraftKings NFL Wild Card Showdown Strategy

It’s one of the best rivalries in football and we’re blessed to see it twice a season. But sometimes, every once and a while, we get an opportunity for a third meeting between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. These are two teams headed in opposite directions in terms of recent play, yet you […]

January 9, 2025

Best Scottie Barnes prop bet for January 8

Best Scottie Barnes prop bet for January 8

The Raptors are visiting the Knicks on Wednesday night, as part of an eight-game slate on the hardcourt. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Raptors are 12-point underdogs in New York, which makes sense given that Toronto dropped a 139-125 decision at Madison Square Garden back on December 23. Below, I have featured my favorite Scottie Barnes […]

January 8, 2025

Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for January 8

Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for January 8

There are eight games in the Association this evening. That means 16 teams and countless stars. I am but one man, yet I’m going to give you three value plays for your DraftKings lineups. What a guy. Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $300K Excellent 8’s [$100K to 1st] For up-to-the-minute news, analysis […]

January 8, 2025

Joel Embiid and Paul George Injury Update: January 8 vs. Wizards

Joel Embiid and Paul George Injury Update: January 8 vs. Wizards

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Take a moment today and think about Nick Nurse’s mental health. Ahead of their Wednesday matchup with the Wizards, the 76ers have ruled out both Joel Embiid (foot) and Paul George (groin). It’ll be the 22nd game of 2024-25 that Embiid has missed and his second in a row. Nurse pushed his starters to the […]

January 7, 2025

Fantasy Basketball Picks: Heat vs. Kings DraftKings NBA Showdown Strategy for January 6

Fantasy Basketball Picks: Heat vs. Kings DraftKings NBA Showdown Strategy for January 6

So… You hearing anything interesting about the Heat lately? We are exactly one month away from the NBA’s trade deadline and Jimmy Butler is currently the talk of the league after demanding a trade out of Miami last week. He’s been suspended by the team and won’t be in the lineup for tonight’s contest against […]

January 6, 2025

2025 NFL Draft Order: Tennessee Titans Top the Tank

2025 NFL Draft Order: Tennessee Titans Top the Tank

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The NFL regular season has finally come to an end. For some fan bases, that means dreams of a Super Bowl Championship are not just alive and well, but are almost within reach. For others — for most — it means looking towards the future. 2025 to be specific. There are some gems at the […]

January 6, 2025

Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for January 6

Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for January 6

The thing about the NBA is that there’s a lot of injuries. Like, a lot of injuries. In fact, of the 15 highest-priced players on tonight’s eight-game featured slate, 10 are either ruled out or are listed on their team’s injury report. Fun. Yet we power through. Injuries just mean opportunities for value. Here are […]

January 6, 2025

Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for January 3

Fantasy Basketball Value Picks: Top DraftKings NBA DFS Bargain Plays for January 3

My new year’s resolution for 2025? Continue to give the people value options for their NBA lineups on DraftKings. Let’s get that going with tonight’s seven-game featured slate. Set your DraftKings fantasy basketball lineups here: NBA $300K Friday 8’s [$100K to 1st] For up-to-the-minute news, analysis and lineups, download the DK Network app. You also […]

January 3, 2025

Joel Embiid Injury Update: January 2 vs. Warriors

Joel Embiid Injury Update: January 2 vs. Warriors

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UPDATE: Embiid is available. After missing Wednesday’s loss to the Kings due to injury management, Joel Embiid has been listed as questionable for this evening’s tilt against the Warriors. Also of note: Andre Drummond has been ruled out. In theory, Embiid should be back on Thursday. At least that’s what resting on the first night […]

January 2, 2025

James Harden Injury Update: January 2 vs. Thunder

James Harden Injury Update: January 2 vs. Thunder

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UPDATE: Harden has been ruled out. After not initially being listed on the Clippers’ injury report, James Harden has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday’s tilt against the Thunder. It almost goes without saying, but Harden missing tonight’s contest would leave a massive hole in Los Angeles’ rotation. The All-Star leads the Clippers in both […]

January 2, 2025