The Miami Heat might have a reunion up their sleeve after they officially acquire the NBA star, Klay Thompson.
According to the Miami Herald, the ex-Heat forward Keshad Johnson has not moved on from the team.
Throughout the offseason, Johnson has continued to work out with the Heat in Miami and has discussed a possible reunion. A two-way deal is a possibility for Johnson, but the Miami Herald hasn’t ruled out a standard contract as well.
Keshad Johnson’s NBA Career
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 24: Keshad Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat drives into Jusuf Nurkic #30 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Delta Center on January 24, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
During his NCAA run, Johnson started his career at San Diego State. After playing four seasons there, he spent his fifth and final college season playing at Arizona.
Johnson started all 36 games there, averaging 11.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while shooting 38.7% from three.
Despite going undrafted in 2024, Johnson was added by the Miami Heat. He joined the team on a two-way contract and eventually signed a standard two-year deal.
As a rookie, Johnson appeared in just 16 games. He produced 2.7 points per game while shooting 69.2% from the field.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Bam Adebayo #13 and Keshad Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat celebrate during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Adebayo passed Kobe Bryant for the second most points scored in an NBA game with 83 in the 150-129 win. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
During his sophomore effort, playing on a team option, Johnson made 32 appearances. He saw the court for 8.8 minutes per game. The veteran forward shot 49.0% from the field and posted averages of 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds.
The Heat didn’t offer a new deal to Johnson in free agency so far, but it’s clear that the lack of movement doesn’t signal that Miami’s ready to move on entirely.
As the Heat have been focused on Thompson and other top free agency options, Johnson has had to remain patient. With the dust settled on the Thompson front, that could soon have Johnson back on the roster officially if all goes as planned.