The Heat are bringing Keshad Johnson back on a two-way contract, according to league sources cited by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Johnson’s path back to Miami has been winding, but familiar. He went undrafted a couple years ago after four seasons at San Diego State and then a “super senior” year at Arizona in 2023/24. Miami was quick to grab him on a two-way deal, and he eventually earned a multiyear standard contract in late December of 2024.
His NBA minutes have been limited, but he’s held his own in a small role. Over 48 combined appearances in his first two seasons with the Heat, the 25-year-old averaged 3.7 points and 1.9 rebounds while shooting .531/.314/.658 in 7.9 minutes per game.
Johnson has done much more damage in the G League. With the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami’s affiliate, he posted 17.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.5 steals per game on .515/.471/.625 shooting across eight games last season, logging 35.3 minutes a night.
He also won the 2026 dunk contest in February. After not receiving a qualifying offer at the end of June, Johnson became an unrestricted free agent, but he reportedly spent part of the offseason working out around the team. Now he’s set to rejoin the Heat on a two-way arrangement.
Miami has an open two-way slot, so no additional move is needed. The Heat’s other two-way players are rookie guard Tre Donaldson and center Vladislav Goldin, who is entering his second season.
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