Heat's gamble on Keshad Johnson might have been a massive mistake

"Keshad Johnson has had a relatively quiet summer and preseason, and it's not exactly how the Miami Heat hoped it would play out after signing him to a standard two-year contract last December. The hope for Johnson was that he would show further development this offseason. So far, the gamble to sign Johnson to their standard roster has not played out."

"If something doesn't click quickly for Johnson, it's going to be incredibly difficult to successfully push back on the notion that he hasn't become somewhat of a wasted roster addition. It's hard to imagine Johnson breaking the Heat's rotation, unless it is out of complete desperation, and for a team that is short on talent, having a player that isn't expected to add much to the roster isn't a good development."

Keshad Johnson signed a standard two-year contract with the Miami Heat last December. The Heat expected offseason development and hoped Johnson would progress into a rotation contributor. Johnson logged about 23 minutes per game across the first five preseason games, averaging six points, four rebounds, and three assists on 42 percent shooting. Those numbers have not inspired confidence given injuries to key rotation players. The current trajectory makes it difficult for Johnson to earn a regular rotation spot unless the team faces desperation. The Heat remain reluctant to abandon the experiment, but the move has not paid off so far in the final contract year.

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