Collison will start Thursday's game against the Mavericks, The Oklahoman reports.

Because Kendrick Perkins was exchanged for Enes Kanter prior to Thursday's trade deadline, Collison and Mitch McGary are the only options for coach Scott Brooks to consider at the five. Collison has yet to start this season, but during his last two nods during the 2012-13 season, he averaged five points (on 63 percent shooting) and 1.5 rebounds in 19 minutes.

Collison signed a two-year extension worth close to $8 million with the Thunder on Tuesday, Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports.

A glance at Collison's numbers show that he's been a relatively minor contributor this season, but he's considered one of the better locker room guys in the league and has been with the organization since being drafted by Seattle in 2004. The deal will keep the 34-year-old in Oklahoma City for two more seasons, after which it's reasonable to think he may consider retirement. Collison is averaging 3.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game this season.

Collison played nine minutes off the bench Tuesday, recording one point and four rebounds in the contest.

Collison's playing time has been up and down this month, as he has only had back-to-back double digit minute games just once. His role seems to be diminishing and he remains a very low-end fantasy option.

Collison recorded a line of eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal, and one block on Tuesday. He turned the ball over twice in 22 minutes during the loss to the Jazz.

Collison attempted five 3-pointers on Tuesday, something he doesn't normally do. The veteran plays defense well, but continues to have no fantasy value, even on an injury depleted Thunder squad.

Collison scored three points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and secured three rebounds in 19 minutes of play against the New Jersey Nets on Monday.

Collison is a defensive role player that holds immense value to NBA teams with championship aspirations. Unfortunately, that doesn't translate to fantasy sports. The 10 year veteran is waiver wire fodder barring injuries to multiple front court players.

Collison (ankle) will make his preseason debut for the Thunder on Tuesday, the Oklahoman's Anthony Slater reports.

He will likely be the first big man off the bench, as Serge Ibaka and Steven Adams continue to start in the frontcourt. Consider Collison healthy moving forward.

Collison (ankle) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, but he could make his preseason debut Tuesday, the Oklahoman's Anthony Slater reports.

It doesn't sound like Collison is in jeopardy of missing the start of the regular season, but even so, he won't approach 30 minutes per game, and can therefore be left alone in shallower leagues.

Collison (ankle) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, the Star Tribune reports.

Collison dealt with knee issues during the offseason and has now spent training camp nursing an ankle injury. His inability to get on the court is certainly concerning, although the aging veteran should only be owned in the very deepest of leagues that are alright with players who only get on the court for 10-15 minutes a game.

Collison (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Collison is still being bothered by an ankle injury and is one of eight Thunder players sitting out Tuesday's contest.

Collison (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's preseason opener, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Both Collison and Serge Ibaka are nursing sprained ankles and will not suit up Wednesday. Collison was limited to light, on-court work during Tuesday's practice.

Collison (ankle) will sit out Sunday's intrasquad scrimmage, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

The veteran entered camp nursing a knee injury and is now dealing with an ankle sprain. The team is likely holding him out as a precaution, more than anything else. When the regular season begins, Collison will resume his role as a utility big man off the bench behind Steven Adams or Kendrick Perkins, who are competing for the starting center spot.

Collison (knee) will be ready for training camp, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Collison underwent arthroscopic knee surgery back in June but has fully recovered and won't be limited as camp begins. The veteran will once again serve as a backup big man, likely seeing between 15-20 minutes per game.

Nick Collison has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his knee, according to the Oklahoma City Thunder's official Twitter feed.

The team also tweeted that he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks and then return to normal offseason activities. The reported timetable shouldn't have any effect on Collison's availability for the 2014-15 season as he should be ready for the start of training camp barring any setbacks. While the 33-year-old is a solid fixture in the Thunder's rotation, his 2013-14 averages of 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists do a good job of illustrating his limited fantasy upside.

Nick Collison is likely to start Game 1 vs. the Spurs, according to coach Scott Brooks.

The Thunder will have no adjustment period with Serge Ibaka (calf) out indefinitely. Ibaka has missed just three of OKC's last 373 games, so this will certainly be foreign territory for them. Kevin Durant could even see some time at center while Steven Adams may also get some extra run.

Nick Collison was ejected on Monday for an altercation with Austin Rivers.

Collison is usually in the news for his face getting busted open, but not tonight. He lasted just eight minutes before the ejection, finishing with no points, one board and two assists. There shouldn't be a suspension for this incident.

Nick Collison needed eight stitches on his face after suffering a cut on Sunday.

He's getting cut open a lot these days and needed four staples to the top of his head on Apr. 4. Collison did not score in 16 minutes of action vs. the Pacers, adding two boards, three assists and one block

Nick Collison needed four staples to the top of his head in the fourth quarter on Thursday.

He was bleeding everywhere and his cut was extremely large based on surface area. Collison cleared to return and he didn't appear concussed, so he should be fine for Friday Among players appearing in at last five games and logging 20 minutes per contest this season, Collison ranks first in plus-minus per game at 5.8. His impact is more in reality than in fantasy.

Nick Collison scored a season-high 10 points in Sunday's win vs. the Kings, adding seven rebounds and a pair of assists in 17 minutes of action.

Collison is shooting 54 percent from the field and continues to provide competent rebounds and screens off the bench, but he's yet to attempt more than seven field goals in a game this season.

Nick Collison played a season-high 30 minutes against the Jazz on Tuesday with nine points, six boards, three assists and one 3-pointer.

Serge Ibaka (illness) missed his first game of the season tonight and Collison was the main guy to pick up the slack. Ibaka is one of the most durable players in the NBA and has a good chance to return for Thursday's game, so there's not much incentive to picking up Collison.

Nick Collison returned to action on Wednesday November 13.