Nick Collison scored 10 points and pulled down eight rebounds in 21 minutes of the bench in Sunday's easy 104-92 win over the Raptors. He has picked it up in his last five games, averaging 8.4 points, 6.2 boards and 1.0 steals in 21 minutes. Collison is still in a time-share split with Kendrick Perkins (four points, seven boards and on steal in 24 minutes) and neither have value in standard leagues.

Nick Collison just missed a double-double in 20 minutes with 10 points and nine rebounds against the Suns on Monday. He had a double-double on Saturday with 12 and 10, and both of these performances were his best two games in over three weeks. We'd still leave him on the waiver wire in most formats, though.

Nick Collison notched his first double-double of the season on Saturday with 12 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals in an easy win over the Rockets. Collison made 6-of-10 FGs, and four of his rebounds came on the offensive glass, but this is a fluky performance with no lasting implications. His season averages explain why -- 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 19 minutes per game.

Nick Collison's season-high 14 points helped the Thunder squeak out a win in OT on Saturday. This was Collison's first game in double-digits this season, and he's exponentially more valuable in real life than in fantasy leagues. Don't expect a repeat performance any time soon.

Nick Collison returned to action on Wednesday February 29.

Nick Collison (quad) will play in Wednesday's game against the Sixers. Collison used the All-Star break to get his quad bruise back near 100 percent. He'll resume his 19-22 minute role off the bench, cutting into Serge Ibaka's minutes at times.

Nick Collison (quad) will not play on Thursday against the Lakers. This should, in theory, help Scott Brooks provide Serge Ibaka minutes, but Brooks has an aversion to using one of the league's best defensive players. Ibaka owners can take solace in the fact that Brooks always hesitates to bench Ibaka on national TV games, since the national media might not be as kind as it at home.

Nick Collison (quad) is listed as a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Lakers. Collison has missed two straight games. The Thunder could certainly use his defensive prowess against Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum Thursday.

Nick Collison (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Collison missed Monday's game as well with the injury, and the Thunder don't want to rush him back before he's ready. Serge Ibaka should see an increased run once again and has really picked up his play of late.

Nick Collison (quad) is out for Monday's game against the Hornets. Collison played his usual 20 minutes in Sunday night's overtime win over the Nuggets, so he must have woken up sore. Shot-blocking machine Serge Ibaka will get a boost in minutes.