As the Miami Heat prepare for what most would describe as a "gap" year, their fans must be prepared to practice patience. Another superstar acquisition will eventually come for the Heat, but it's going to take some time. That may not be what Heat fans want to hear, but it's the truth for several reasons.
As ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps notes, there will be no shortage of star players who may want to play in Miami in the future, but there are other factors that the front office must sort through before pulling the trigger on a big move.