May 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Joe Johnson (2) looks to play a ball as Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) tries to defend during the first quarter in game seven of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Raptors won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Heat won’t have much cap room left for Joe Johnson if they re-sign Hassan Whiteside.

When Joe Johnson was bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, a lot of people thought he would sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a chance to compete for an NBA championship. That wasn’t the case, however, as Johnson opted to instead sign with the Miami Heat. With the Heat, Johnson could count on playing time and a starting spot.

Johnson was a major contributor in the playoffs, especially with Chris Bosh out, and helped the Heat advance as far as Game 7 of the second round. Miami would certainly like to keep the sharp-shooter, but it’s unclear if they’ll have enough cap room to re-sign him with both Hassan Whiteside and Dwyane Wade up for new deals.

According to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the Heat don’t expect Johnson to take less money twice.

Miami would like to re-sign him, because he’s one of a limited number of options on the roster who – when playing well – can get you a relief basket. Figure on the Heat dangling its $2.9 million room exception. But an associate said unlike when he signed here, he isn’t sure Johnson would necessarily be inclined to take less money to stay.

Keep in mind that because of his buyout, Johnson was being paid by both the Nets and Heat last season. That won’t be the case this season, so Johnson will be looking for his entire income from one team. Miami will likely offer the near $3 million room exception, but Johnson should be able to command at least twice that.

It could turn out that Johnson was a rental replacement for Bosh, and at the bargain the Heat got him at, that’s not bad. However, we’ve been surprised by what Pat Riley can do in the past, and I don’t suspect we’re done being surprised. We’ll have to wait and see.