Clippers sign forward Jeff Ayres for rest of season

The L.A. Clippers announced today the team has signed forward Jeff Ayres for the remainder of the season.

A five-year NBA veteran, Ayres, 28, has appeared in five games with the Clippers this season, averaging 1.2 points and 0.6 rebounds in 2.8 minutes. He originally signed with the Clippers on Jan. 23, the first of two consecutive 10-day contracts.

In 225 career regular season games with Portland, Indiana, San Antonio and Los Angeles, he is averaging 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.9 minutes. Ayres was a member of the 2014 NBA Champion Spurs and has played in 36 career Playoff games.