on october 31, 2016, ayers was re-acquired by the reno bighorns, but was waived on november 30. in seven games he averaged 3.3 points in 15.9 minutes. on january 9, 2017, he was acquired by the maine red claws and three days later, he made his debut for the red claws in a 110–94 loss to raptors 905, recording three points, six rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes off the bench.