Keshad Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Miami Heat

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

Orlando and Miami meet for conference matchup

The Magic will play host to conference opponent Miami

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

Flagg, Mavericks to host Jaquez and the Heat

The Dallas Mavericks host the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell shine as Miami Heat roll past Clippers Coming off a loss to the first seeded Detroit Pistons, the Miami Heat were looking to get back on track against the LA Clippers on Monday ni...

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

Keshad Johnson's dogged approach giving Heat plenty to bark about With his relentless energy, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson arrived to summer league anxious to take another bite out of his NBA opportuni...

JULY 11, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Will play Tuesday Johnson (rest) is available and starting in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Warriors.

Impact Johnson will return to game action after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Lakers. The 24-year-old forward appeared in Saturday's win over San Antonio, logging nine points, nine rebounds and four blocks in 28 minutes.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Johnson (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Lakers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson will get the second day of the club's back-to-back set off. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Warriors.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keshad Johnson's Summer League slam brings back memories for San Leandro alum SAN FRANCISCO – Keshad Johnson knew exactly what he needed to do with two-and-a-half minutes left in...

JULY 6, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Heat picks up option The Heat picked up Johnson's $2 million team option for 2025-26 on Tuesday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson was a marginal rotation player for the Heat in 2024-25, making 16 total regular-season appearances with averages of 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per contest. Although big changes are possible in Miami, Johnson is likely to face an uphill battle for minutes in 2025-26.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in season finale Johnson notched 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 119-118 loss to Washington.

Impact With Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and other key Heat players resting ahead of the Play-In Tournament, Johnson saw the biggest workload of his NBA career and turned it into personal bests in points and boards. The rookie forward should return to the end of the Miami bench in the postseason.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bub Carrington hits game-winner as time expires to lift Wizards past play-in bound Heat 119-118

Tristan Vukcevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Justin Champagnie added 27 points and Bub Carrington banked in a game-winner as time expired to put the Washington Wizards over the...

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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Orlando and Miami meet for conference matchup

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Bub Carrington hits game-winner as time expires to lift Wizards past play-in bound Heat 119-118