Ayres has signed with the Ryukyu Golden Kings, a Japanese club, Sportnado.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres hasn't played in the NBA since 2015-16, when he appeared in 17 games as a member of the Clippers. The following year, he appeared in G-League games, but didn't play well enough to ultimately get called up. Most recently, he played for the Turkish club Eskishehir Basket. Ayres started 23 of his 31 appearances, averaging 10.6 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 56.5 percent from the field. Considering Ayres is 31 years old, an NBA comeback seems like a longshot at this point.

Ayres poured in 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 FT) and added one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during the Lakers' 91-73 loss to the Trail Blazers in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man put his best foot forward in Las Vegas after a two-year sojourn overseas. Ayres finished with averages of 10.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assist across 21.7 minutes over seven summer league games, offering some impressive offensive contributions in several contests. The 31-year-old will now await word on whether he made enough of an impression to continue pursuing an NBA return in a training camp this fall.

Ayres scored 20 points (6-8 FG, 8-9 FT) while adding five rebounds, three assists and a block in 35 minutes during Monday's 112-109 double-overtime win over the Cavaliers in the summer league semi-final.

EDGE Analysis

While Josh Hart and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk have been the engine of the Lakers' offense in Vegas, the 31-year-old Ayres has been a stable presence in the post. He hasn't played a minute in the NBA since 2015-16, though, spending the last two seasons in Russia and Japan, and even if his showing in the summer league earns him a training camp invite, it's hard to see Ayres finding his way back to North America in any kind of meaningful role.

Ayres registered 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during the Lakers' 101-78 win over the Pistons in a Las Vegas Summer League quarterfinal-round contest Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres has quietly put together a strong body of work in Vegas, as he came into Sunday's game averaging 8.0 points (on 77.0 percent shooting) and 5.5 rebounds across 16.5 minutes over four contests. The veteran big man has played overseas for the last two seasons, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to parlay his efficient summer league efforts into a training camp invite.

Ayers will sign with Toyota Alvark of the Japan-B League, Sportando reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres played in 17 games for the Clippers during the 2015-16 campaign, but averaged just 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds over 6.3 minutes per game, before being released. He was unable to find an NBA suitor at the start of this season and he ended up signing with CSKA Moscow of the Russion VTB United League. However, it appears he's on to his next destination, as he's now headed to play in Japan. Ayers could attempt an NBA comeback at some point later this season, but as it currently stands, he'll continue to test his luck overseas.

Ayres signed a contract Thursday with CSKA Moscow of the Russian VTB United League, Euroleague.net reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres parlayed a pair of 10-day deals with the Clippers last January into a contract with the club for the rest of the season, finishing the campaign with 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.3 minutes per game in 17 contests. The production wasn't good enough to merit much interest from NBA teams when Ayres became a free agent in July, however, so he'll head overseas to receive some guaranteed money.

Ayres scored two points (1-1 FG) and added four rebounds and an assist over seven minutes in Tuesday's 103-81 win over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres has appeared in five of the Clippers' last six games, but has seen double-digit minutes in just one of those contests. With Blake Griffin (quad, hand) now back in the fold following a 45-game absence, Ayres likely won't see his role expand in a significant way over the team's final five games.

Ayres will be recalled from the D-League, and sign with the Clippers for the rest of the season, Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres was not retained in February after his second 10-day contract with the Clippers expired after the All-Star break, but it seems he's earned a roster spot for the rest of the season. The veteran center offers a depth option while Blake Griffin continues to sit out with a broken hand.

Ayres wasn't retained by the Clippers after his second 10-day contract expired after the All-Star break, Chris Reichert of Upside Motor reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Clippers replaced Ayres on the roster with Alex Stepheson, was signed to a 10-contract last week. Ayres will now head back to the D-League's Idaho Stampede following his five-game stint with the Clippers, during which he averaged 1.2 points and 0.6 rebounds over 2.8 minutes.

Ayres will sign a second 10-day contract with the Clippers on Sunday, Dan Woike of the OC Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ayres will get another 10 days before the Clippers have to decide whether they'll release him or sign him for the rest of the season. Ayres has participated in two outings with the Clippers so far, averaging one point, 0.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists over 3.5 minutes per game. With Blake Griffin (hand) potentially out up to two months, Ayres offers another depth option in the frontcourt, although he's still not expected to be relied upon as a regular member of the rotation.