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2 DAYS AGO • NBA.COM

Garbage time special Johnson contributed no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 127-115 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Johnson continues to see the court during garbage time only, with his past 11 appearances coming during blowouts. Even with some holes in the rotation as a result of injuries, Johnson has been unable to carve out a consistent role. Barring any seismic shifts, he can be ignored in all redraft formats.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Johnson (back) will play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

Impact Johnson, who is fresh off a G League stint, will be available to provide emergency depth for the Heat on Tuesday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Johnson is probable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to lower back spasms.

Impact Miami just recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Fallas Skyforce on Sunday. Presumably, he will provide emergency depth with Jaime Jaquez (ankle) out and Tyler Herro (toe) considered questionable.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled back to NBA Miami recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Sunday.

Impact Johnson has not seen very much time on the court at the NBA level recently, but will continue to split time between the Heat and its G League affiliate. In two G League games with the Skyforce, Johnson is averaging 22.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.0 steals, 2.5 blocks and 4.5 threes across 38.3 minutes.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Atlanta Johnson (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson will be available for this game, but that doesn't mean he'll see much playing time. He's been a healthy scratch in eight of Miami's last 12 games while averaging 7.3 minutes per game in that stretch.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Friday Johnson (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson is a fringe rotation player for Miami, but it sounds like he'll be available to provide emergency depth Friday.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Johnson (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson is battling through an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Friday's game. However, his absence wouldn't impact the Heat's rotation all that much, given that he has been a healthy DNP in eight of the Heat's last 12 games and has averaged just 7.3 minutes a game across his four appearances over that span.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Monday Johnson amassed four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 13 minutes during Monday's 106-96 loss to Toronto.

Impact Johnson moved into the rotation for just the second time in the past eight games. Although he recorded a season-high two steals, nothing about this performance makes him a worthwhile fantasy target. In 10 appearances this season, Johnson is averaging 3.9 points in 11.9 minutes.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Upgraded to available Johnson (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Dallas, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson is wrapping up a two-game absence due to an illness. The forward could see a few minutes off the bench, but his presence is unlikely to affect the rotation to a significant extent.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Johnson (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Mavericks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson is in danger of missing consecutive contests due to an illness. However, it's unlikely that his presence or absence will affect the Miami rotation to a significant degree.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Ruled out Monday Johnson (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson is under the weather and won't play Monday after sitting out Sunday's practice. His next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Mavericks.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Johnson (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson is under the weather and didn't practice Sunday morning, which doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up against Los Angeles. The 24-year-old forward has seen inconsistent playing time of late, though his absence could result in a slight bump in minutes for Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez (groin).

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Sunday Johnson (illness) didn't practice Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson is under the weather and didn't participate in Sunday's practice, which doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up against the Clippers on Monday. The Heat are expected to provide an update on his status by Sunday night. If Johnson is unable to play, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez (groin) are candidates for a slight bump in minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Johnson had 14 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 143-107 win over Chicago.

Impact Johnson struggled from the floor and only made three of his 10 shots, but his volume allowed him to post his first double-double of the game. Johnson benefited from the absence of Andrew Wiggins (hip) and the blowout nature of the game to post a double-double. Still, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to post these numbers going forward. Prior to Friday, Johnson was averaging a mere 4.8 minutes per game in five appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Johnson won't start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact With Miami resting its regulars, Johnson started against the Magic on Sunday and posted four points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes. Johnson is slated for an emergency depth role come Opening Night, but he may get a chance at regular rotation minutes if the Heat remain banged up.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing preseason start Johnson is part of the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against the Magic.

Impact Johnson will capitalize on multiple starters getting the night off Sunday. stepping into the first unit. The second-year forward is competing for a spot in the regular-season rotation.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards in loss Johnson logged eight points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds and five assists across 25 minutes in Monday's 103-93 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Johnson was efficient from the field in limited attempts but struggled from the charity stripe. Still, the 24-year-old forward impacted the game in other ways, finishing with a bench-high five assists. The Heat exercised Johnson's team option for the 2025-26 campaign in June, and he's expected to provide emergency depth for the team this season.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keshad Johnson could be next undrafted breakout find for Heat Johnson could carve out a niche as an athletic, defense-first forward.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Sitting out Summer League finale Johnson (rest) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact After making five Summer League appearances, Johnson will close out this exhibition period on the sidelines. The 24-year-old forward averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 28.4 minutes per game across five starts this summer.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Pistons Johnson (rest) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pistons, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson remains with the Heat in Las Vegas, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, so he hasn't been officially shut down for the rest of the Summer League like teammates Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware. With Miami missing several key contributors Thursday, the bulk of the playmaking duties could fall onto the shoulders of Kasparas Jakucionis in the backcourt.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Heat rally past Celtics late Kel'el Ware piles up 21 points and 14 boards, Pelle Larsson scores 24 and Keshad Johnson adds 22 in Miami's win over Boston.

JULY 15, 2025 • NBA.COM

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