Warmth reward rookie Keshad Johnson with new contract after early begin

Miami Warmth Rookie ahead Keshad Johnson has reportedly signed a regular contract with the group after a productive begin within the G League, in accordance with Shams Charania of ESPN.

Johnson, who initially signed a two-way contract after going undrafted out of Arizona, reportedly signed a two-year deal, with a crew choice within the second 12 months. The deal is predicted to be formally introduced Thursday earlier than the sport towards the Magic of Orlando.

The Warmth had been required by regulation to signal a 14th participant after buying and selling Thomas Bryant to Indiana Pacers for a swap of second-round picks in 2031. They are going to ink Isaiah Stevens to the two-way contract place vacated by Johnson, in accordance with Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Johnson is averaging 21.2 factors, 8.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals on 39.6 p.c capturing from 3-point vary in 13 video games with the Sioux Falls Skyforce within the G League. He’s thirteenth within the G League in scoring amongst gamers with at the least 10 appearances and 18th in rebounding.

The 23-year-old was named G League Participant of the Week for video games performed between November 25 and December. 1, averaging 30 factors, eight rebounds and one help. He grew to become one in every of 5 G League gamers to document at the least 30 factors and 10 rebounds in a recreation after reaching that mark on November 29.

Johnson has been among the many finest first-year gamers within the G League to this point and has been rewarded with a regular contract. The group has had success growing prospects in Sioux Falls, with Johnson being the most recent to profit from its program.

This text was initially revealed on Rookie Wire: Warmth information: Keshad Johnson rewarded with new contract after early departure