It hasn't exactly been the type of season that the Los Angeles Lakers imagined when the franchise signed the likes of LeBron James, JaVale McGee and Rajon Rondo during the offseason.

Rondo has missed significant game action due to injury, but still managed to enjoy his time with the team. The veteran point guard told ESPN's Dave McMenamin in a recent interview that he would "absolutely" love to return to the Lakers if the team has interest in bringing him back.

"Absolutely," Rondo told ESPN when asked if he wanted to come back to the Lakers next season. "Absolutely. I mean, the only way we can go from here is up.

"So, I don't know what the future holds as far as the summer -- if I come back, or who else comes back or if I don't come back. Those things are out of my control. But at the same time, it's a great organization. I can't say enough about the staff and the people who work here. They're really kind and helpful, so I want to continue, if I can, help this organization grow."

Rondo signed a one-year deal with the Lakers in the offseason after spending the 2017-18 season with the New Orleans Pelicans. In fact, Rondo and Julius Randle ended up switching teams because Randle signed with the Pelicans on the exact same day.

The veteran guard has enjoyed a productive season despite missing 31 games due to multiple hand injuries. Rondo has put together averages of 8.7 points, 7.9 assists and 5.2 assists while shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc in 42 games this season. 

Rondo is coming off a season-high 17 assists in a 129-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets. It marked the 16th time this season that the Lakers guard registered double-digit assists.

The Lakers, back in action on Sunday against the Pelicans (6 p.m. ET -- watch on fuboTV with the NBA League Pass extension), obviously have a ton of decisions to make this offseason with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, McGee and Lance Stephenson all becoming free agents in addition to Rondo. Rondo has been an integral part of the team's back court, especially with Lonzo Ball out for much of the season.