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APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA on Saturday The Heat recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce before Saturday's 118-95 win over the 76ers. He posted one rebound across two minutes.

Impact Johnson saw the court in an NBA game for the first time since Jan. 23. Despite being on the Heat's 15-man roster since December, the 23-year-old forward made 32 appearances in the G League this season, during which he averaged 17.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks across 35.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Thursday The Heat recalled Johnson from the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Thursday.

Impact Johnson will rejoin the parent club, though it is unclear whether he'll stick around for its first game back after the All-Star break against Toronto on Feb. 21. The 23-year-old has received little playing time in the NBA of late. However, he is averaging 18.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks across 35.6 minutes per game in 22 G League outings.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club The Heat recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday.

Impact Johnson will be available for Saturday's game versus the Spurs. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 5.7 minutes across his 10 NBA appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Thursday Johnson (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Johnson doesn't have a big role in the rotation and isn't expected to see many minutes unless the game turns into a blowout. Thus, Johnson's availability shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Johnson (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Johnson is not typically a rotation player for the Heat, so his status doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Johnson (shoulder) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Johnson has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to left shoulder inflammation. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Milwaukee.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Johnson is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to left shoulder inflammation.

Impact Despite being listed as available all day, Johnson is now in danger of missing Tuesday's contest due to left shoulder inflammation. However, Johnson hasn't played more than two minutes in Miami's last five outings, so his potential absence shouldn't affect the team's rotation.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays career-high 12 minutes The Heat recalled Johnson from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Wednesday. He then closed with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks across...

Impact Johnson made just his fourth NBA appearance Thursday and posted career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, blocks and minutes. If the relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Heat continues to sour, Johnson could receive increased playing time moving forward.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heat sign G League standout Keshad Johnson The Miami Heat announced the signing of NBA G League standout Keshad Johnson on Thursday.The team converted his two-way contract to a standa...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heat converting Keshad Johnson to standard NBA contract Shams Charania: The Miami Heat are converting two-way forward Keshad Johnson on a standard two-year NBA contract, sources told ESPN. Johnson...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Converted to standard deal Johnson, who was on a two-way deal with the Heat, is getting upgraded to a a standard two-year contract, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Dru Smith was the favorite to get a standard deal from Miami, but he's been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles. Johnson has been a standout player for the Sioux Falls in the G League, averaging 21.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second career appearance Johnson provided two rebounds in six minutes during Wednesday's 134-93 win over the Lakers.

Impact Johnson suited up for just the second time in his young career, albeit for just six minutes during garbage time. While he has been putting up encouraging numbers in the G League, it took two blowouts for Johnson to enter the rotation. At this point, it appears as though he is going to continue to be someone who is utilized sparingly, if and when the situation calls for it.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said Monday that Johnson (ankle) will be ready for training camp this week, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson missed some action during the Summer League with a sprained ankle, but he's not expected to have any limitations in camp. Johnson has a two-way contract with the Heat and is expected to get a lot of reps with the Skyforce in the G League.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Johnson (ankle) won't play in Monday's Summer League Championship Game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Johnson went down with an ankle injury during Thursday's matchup against Dallas, and the team won't rush him back for an exhibition. He shouldn't have any issue returning to full strength in time for the 2024-25 regular season.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Johnson (sprained ankle) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Johnson suffered the injury during Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks and will be sidelined for a second consecutive game. If the Heat win Sunday, Johnson will have a chance to suit up for the Summer League Championship game Monday.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 5 | NBA.com Keyonte George posts his 2nd straight 30-point game for the Jazz and Keshad Johnson show out for the Heat in NBA Summer League action.

JULY 11, 2024 • NBA.COM

Shines in Summer League Johnson recorded 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3P, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 80-76 win over the Lakers in the California Cl...

Impact Johnson showed why the Heat signed the undrafted free agent out of Arizona to a two-way contract this offseason, tying for the team high in points while making his presence felt on the defensive end. Johnson will continue to see Summer League action with the Heat in Las Vegas.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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