Miami Heat fans have no other option but to trust Pat Riley. Unfortunately enough, it could very well lead them to even more heartbreak from a franchise that has done little to earn their patience of late.
As this offseason has unfolded, one thing is clear - the Heat are building toward a potential big move in 2026. But in buying the hope, there's a very real chance it's going to lead the fan base to one last big gut punch from Riley and the rest of the Heat's front office. Missing out on a star acquisition again in 2026 would be a worst-case scenario for the starving fan base.