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Keshad Johnson, who is dealing with a calf issue, sat out Miami Heat’s practice on Thursday. Despite this, he will accompany the team to Atlanta for their Friday game. Johnson’s absence from the rotation means his status likely won’t affect the team’s lineup or game strategy significantly.

In an exciting NBA All-Star Saturday, Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson claimed victory in the slam dunk contest. Undrafted out of Arizona in 2024, Johnson impressed with a decisive windmill dunk from just inside the free-throw line, defeating Carter Bryant of the Spurs in the final round. Although Bryant delivered an unforgettable 50-point dunk, a missed attempt allowed Johnson to take the win.

Keshad Johnson’s status has been updated to probable for Friday’s matchup against the Hawks after initially being listed as questionable due to illness. Although available, Johnson’s role in Miami’s rotation has been limited this season, and his minutes against Atlanta are expected to remain minimal.

Keshad Johnson’s potential absence due to illness might not impact fantasy lineups significantly, as his role is limited even with Tyler Herro out. With Nikola Jović and Pelle Larsson expected to play, Johnson would likely see minimal court time, maintaining his current low fantasy value.