Keshad Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

Entering free agency Johnson will not receive a qualifying offer from Miami, per Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.

Impact Johnson is now becoming an unrestricted free agent. He averaged 8.8 minutes per game over 32 appearances for the Heat last regular season, so Johnson may have to settle for an Exhibit 10 deal this summer.

7 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 15 points Johnson totaled 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-106 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Johnson filled the stat sheet in this blowout loss, and he made the most of his minutes out there, as this was just the second time -- and first since late November -- in which he logged at least 20 minutes. Even though Johnson can post decent numbers from time to time, the uncertainty of his role limits his upside in most formats, leaving him as a streaming alternative and not much else.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Heat recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Tuesday.

Impact Johnson will rejoin the Heat ahead of Tuesday's game against the Wizards but hasn't been a regular part of the rotation this season and is unlikely to be in store for much more than garbage-time minutes. The 24-year-old appeared in four games during his most recent stint in the G League and averaged 13.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 three-pointers, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 steals in 32.2 minutes per contest during that stretch.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Johnson (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Johnson is typically an emergency depth rotation piece for Miami, so his status is unlikely to have a big impact in fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and the Hawks host conference foe Miami

The Hawks will take on conference foe Miami

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Questionable for Friday Johnson is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks with left calf soreness.

Impact Johnson is typically not a rotation player for Miami, so his status won't make a big impact in fantasy hoops.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Keshad Johnson reflects on NBA Slam Dunk Contest victory Keshad Johnson danced and dunked his way into the NBA history books. Here's the latest.

FEBRUARY 16 • USATODAY.COM

NBA Slam Dunk Contest Falls Flat Once Again | Deadspin.com The NBA Slam Dunk Contest ended with more whimper than wow, as Carter Bryant fell short and Keshad Johnson claimed victory in an anticlimact...

FEBRUARY 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Starting 5, Feb. 15: 75th NBA All-Star Game tips today We're on Dame Time, as Lillard wins his record-tying 3rd 3-Point Contest and Keshad Johnson soars for Slam Dunk victory before the 75th All-...

FEBRUARY 15 • NBA.COM

Keshad Johnson helps redefine All-Star Saturday night in Dunk Contest win Maybe Keshad Johnson could help redefine what NBA All-Star Saturday night is moving forward for the Association.

FEBRUARY 15 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Keshad Johnson wins the dunk contest and 3-point contest notes Keshad Johnson and Damian Lillard won the NBA’s dunk contest and 3-point exhibition, but it was forgettable, and the atmosphere felt like a...

FEBRUARY 15 • SI.COM

Who is Keshad Johnson? Meet NBA slam dunk contest champ Keshad Johnson won the 2026 NBA slam dunk contest. Here's everything you need to know about the new dunk champ.

FEBRUARY 15 • USATODAY.COM

NBA dunk contest highlights: Keshad Johnson wins Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson won the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Relive every dunk and highlights from the Saturday night event.

FEBRUARY 15 • USATODAY.COM

Wins Slam Dunk Contest Johnson defeated Carter Bryant in the final round of Saturday's 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.

Impact Johnson scored 92.8 points in the first round and advanced to the final alongside Carter Bryant (94.8), beating Jaxson Hayes (91.8) and Jase Richardson (88.8). While Bryant delivered the only 50-point dunk of the night during the final round, Johnson impressed with two strong slams, totaling 97.4 points to Bryant's 93.0. Johnson becomes the third Heat player to win the contest, joining Derrick Jones (2020) and Harold Miner (1993, 1995).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

It's the US (and the US) against the world as the NBA All-Star Game tries yet another format

The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it attempts again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

NBA All-Star Dunk Contest live score, stats, highlights from 2026 All-Star Weekend event | Sporting News The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest, where Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richar...

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heat's Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat has won the NBA Slam Dunk contest after beating San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant in the final

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

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

Impact Johnson was able to get some run in with the Skyforce before rejoining the Heat, posting a double-double to the tune of 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 127-119 G League loss to the Oklahoma City Blue. Johnson has not seen significant playing time in 2026, but will likely continue to split time between the two clubs for the rest of the season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Keshad Johnson could steal the spotlight at the Slam Dunk Contest Ahead of the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest, Miami Heat's Keshad Johnson has the opportunity to steal some of the spotlight.

FEBRUARY 10 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

NBA announces participants for 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richardson are set to compete in AT&T Slam Dunk during All-Star Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7 • 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.

FEBRUARY 4 • 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

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Johnson and the Hawks host conference foe Miami

It's the US (and the US) against the world as the NBA All-Star Game tries yet another format

Heat's Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score