The goal for LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers is the same as it was for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Win a championship. Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka brought in James to help bring the Lakers back to prominence. But with their current roster, they don't look like they have the tools to knock off the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles' young core has tons of potential, but as it stands, the Warriors remain the overwhelming favorites to complete the three-peat. Acquiring LeBron James was the first step in the Lakers' plan to get back on top. But they will clearly need more to bring home another championship.

So that begs the question: Will the Lakers go after a big-name star to pair alongside LeBron James? Earlier this summer, there was serious speculation that the Lakers would trade for Kawhi Leonard. The superstar forced his way out of San Antonio with a preference to come to Los Angeles.

Any deal for Leonard would have needed to include a few of the young players on the Lakers. Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart are all potential trade chips. Although Leonard is in Toronto, there's no long-term commitment there and if things aren't going well come February, there is a chance that Toronto tries to recoup assets and move forward with a different plan.

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Additionally, Jimmy Butler is in the final year of his contract and he looks like he will test the waters of free agency. He's another potential star that could come to Los Angeles and help LeBron compete with Golden State.

But the pursuit of either Leonard or Butler would be shortsighted at this point. Both could be options in free agency next summer so there is no sense for the Lakers to deal away young talent for an extra half season from a star.

For this reason alone, the Lakers' young core of Ball, Kuzma, Ingram, and Hart should remain with the Lakers through James' tenure. Young, cost-controlled talent playing alongside established stars is a recipe for success in the NBA. If the Lakers can remain patient for one more offseason, they could have the best of both worlds.