The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Jemerrio Jones.

Jones appeared in 47 games (six starts) for the South Bay Lakers this season, averaging 9.4 points, a team-leading 9.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 24.7 minutes. Jones tallied double-digit rebounds in 21 games and finished the season with 15 double-doubles. The former WAC Player of the Year grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds twice on the season and scored a career-high 21 points on March 21 vs. Stockton.

The Bulls have signed forward JaKarr Sampson to a 10-day contract as a Call-Up from Chicago’s G League affiliate the Windy City Bulls, pursuant to the NBA’s hardship roster rules.  

Sampson (6-9, 215) appeared in 24 games this season for Windy City, posting averages of 21.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.17 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game.

Mitch Creek has signed a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

In 41 games (32 starts) for Long Island during the regular season, Creek averaged 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 30.6 minutes per contest while shooting 55.2 percent from the field. He scored in double figures in 33 games and posted 20 or more points 11 times. The Australia native also appeared in one playoff game for the Nets, recording a double-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes in Long Island’s Eastern Conference Semifinals victory over the Raptors 905 on March 29.

Rajon Rondo stated that he wanted to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.

"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," said Rondo.

Rondo added that he was looking for something more long-term than the 1-year deal he signed with the Lakers last offseason. 

"As far as long term, maybe not like a six-year deal, but you know, I'm only 33."

Bradley Beal has emerged as a contender for one of the All-NBA selections this season.

“I feel like behind James (Harden), I’m the best shooting guard in the league,” Beal told The Athletic. “My numbers may show it, (but) we’re not winning. I think that hurts (an All-NBA case) in a lot of ways. But in terms of individual success, I feel like I’m right there.”

Beal will be eligible for a supermax contract extension if he makes one of the All-NBA teams. Beal could earn an estimated $194 million over four seasons starting in 21-22.

“You know what’s crazy? (Making All-NBA) wasn’t really a goal until people started talking about it more,” Beal said. “I think once there was a little noise behind it, it kinda pushed me to just continue to be consistent, just continue to play at this level. It wasn’t me at the beginning of the year like, ‘Oh, I wanna make the (All-NBA).’ I never even thought about it, but once people started buzzing about it like, ‘Oh, you have a great chance of doing it,’ why not? So, I just continue to play hard and play aggressive.”

If Beal does qualify and the Wizards offer him an extension, he's not yet sure if he will accept it.

“I have no idea. … I try not to (think about it),” he said. “I’m not gonna be naïve to it. I know about it. But … I haven’t even gotten that far, because I need to figure out what we’re gonna do in this offseason, where we’re going, which direction we’re going.”

Beal did recently say, however, that he would like to remain with the Wizards for his entire career.

“If I can retire in this jersey, I will,” he said. “I’m all about loyalty.”

He told Yahoo! Sports in a podcast later that day, “If I can, 100 percent, I’d die in a Wizards jersey.”

The Los Angeles Lakers never made an offer to Julius Randle in restricted free agency.

Luke Walton and his coaching staff preferred the Lakers re-sign Randle.

Randle signed a two-year, $18 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Randle was won over by how the Pelicans appeared to really want him on their team, which wasn't a feeling he received from the Lakers.

Paul George re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder quickly during the 2018 offseason and never gave the Los Angeles Lakers the opportunity of a meeting.

Sources say it was always more about what the Thunder did right than what the Lakers did wrong. The Thunder traded for him without promises of a long-term commitment.

George played with Corey Brewer during the second half of the 17-18 season after Brewer was waived by the Lakers in February. Brewer divulged his experience with the Lakers to George.

George's agent, Aaron Mintz, also represented a number of players with ties to the Lakers including D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle.

The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward Deyonta Davis to a second 10-day contract.

Davis was signed to his first 10-day contract on March 19, 2019. He has appeared in two games with the Hawks.

The Chicago Bulls are signing Walter Lemon Jr. to a contract for the remainder of the season.

Lemon played in five games last season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lemon averaged 20.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 33.9 minutes per game in the G League this season.

Damian Lillard is very comfortable with his commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Lillard met with Paul Allen last year to discuss the direction of the franchise, but whatever frustrations he expressed at the time have been assuaged. 

Lillard has no concerns about the uncertainty over ownership of the Blazers following the death of Allen in October.

There are also signs of Lillard being interested in an extension with the Blazers this offseason. Lillard is likely to be voted to an All-NBA team, which will make him eligible for a supermax extension. Lillard could add four years and $194 million to his deal, which would create a six-year, $250 million commitment as he has two years and $60 million remaining on his deal.

The Blazers are likely to offer Lillard the supermax extension this offseason.