Maxx Crosby appeared on the Raiders' Thursday injury report with a knee issue for the Week 12 matchup vs. the Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ (2-8) Week 12 injury outlook shifted sharply on Thursday as star defensive end Maxx Crosby was added to the report with a knee issue. After being absent from Wednesday’s report, the 28-year-old was limited in Thursday’s practice.
Crosby handled 65 defensive snaps in Monday’s blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, producing five tackles (three solo), one sack, and a forced fumble. This year, he has totaled 6.0 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 26 tackles, six passes defended, two forced fumbles, and one interception over 10 games. Crosby’s availability has rarely been in question, as the only games he has missed since entering the league in 2019 were the five he sat out last season with an ankle injury. It remains unclear whether the knee issue is new or a continuation of his previous problems.
Crosby was one of several names added to Thursday’s report after only defensive tackle Jonah Laulu appeared on Wednesday’s list. Laulu remained limited for a second straight day, now officially listed with a rib injury. Defensive tackle Leki Fotu (heel) was also limited, while guard Dylan Parham (Achilles) practiced fully. Parham’s availability is significant, as he is Las Vegas' most reliable remaining offensive lineman following injuries to multiple starters earlier in the season, including right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson and left tackle Kolton Miller, now both on injured reserve.
The Raiders’ opponent in Week 12, the Cleveland Browns (2-8), continued to deal with concerns of their own. While defensive end Myles Garrett, the league’s sack leader, returned to full practice participation Thursday after a rest day, many other players missed the session entirely, including quarterback Dillon Gabriel (concussion), tight end David Njoku (knee), and defensive end Alex Wright (quad). Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start in Gabriel’s place.
Warriors Get Good News on Potential Jonathan Kuminga Trade
Fifth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga may be categorized as a disgruntled asset by some, given his rocky relationship with Golden State Warriors
However, it appears teams around the league value Kuminga a lot. According to insider Marc Stein, Kuminga is “one of the best trade chips in the league” due to his
“He’s not even eligible to be moved until Jan. 15, but it’s no secret that the Warriors’ hardball stance all summer with Kuminga in the sides’ restricted free agency saga was adopted with the intention to ensure that the 23-year-old was re-signed to a tradeable contract. ‘It’s one of the best trade chips in the league,’” Stein reported.
A Test Run With Kuminga?
As noted by Stein, the Warriors will reportedly explore moving Kuminga the minute he becomes trade-eligible on January 15, 2026. Since there’s a club option on his second year, the team that acquires him could essentially experiment with him in the second half of the 2025-26 season and cut ties if things don’t work out in the 2026 summer.
Furthermore, the Warriors may not have the leverage to demand much for the Congolese forward due to their strained relationship with him. As such, a team that truly values Kuminga could acquire him for cheap and give him a four-month test run.
Kuminga Feels Like ‘A Scapegoat’
According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Kuminga already feels scapegoated for the Warriors’ paltry 9-8 start to the season. While injuries, including Kuminga’s knee issue, have contributed to the mediocre record, many analysts have blamed Kuminga’s and Brandin Podziemski’s lack of production for Golden State’s woes.
“He feels like the scapegoat again,” one team source told Slater.
The report added that Jimmy Butler III has taken it upon himself to mend the relationship between Kuminga and the Warriors, and feels like the fifth-year forward can find his niche on the team — despite his publicized issues with Kerr.
“I realize that he listens to me,” Butler said. “He respects me. And I don’t ever take that for granted. But I’m always going to tell him the truth, too. And when JK doing some
Butler, who took several years to hit his stride in the NBA, advised Kuminga to remain patient and hone his craft, rather than play the blame game.
“I think everybody comes to that steppingstone moment in their career where you know that you can get over that hump,” Butler said of Kuminga.
“Some people are like, ‘Nah, you’re not ready for that yet.’ But you know better. I think that’s where he is. I was at that point.”
Jonathan Kuminga began the 2025-26 season in red-hot form, averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists through his first six games, while shooting 45% from three. Those numbers drastically dipped over his next seven games, with Kuminga averaging 10.6 points on 17.6% from three. He has played only 13 games with a knee injury.
